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The prognosis for people with diverticula is excellent, with only 20% of such patients ever seeking any medical help for their condition.
While diverticulitis can be a difficult and painful disease, it is usually quite treatable. Prognosis is worse for individuals who have other medical problems, particularly those requiring the use of steroid medications, which increase the chances of developing a serious infection. Prognosis is also worse in the elderly.
— Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
