Can Diverticulitis Cause Throat Problems? Understanding the Distinctions
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While diverticulosis, the presence of small pouches in the digestive tract, is very common in people over 60, its inflammatory form in the colon, known as diverticulitis, typically causes abdominal, not throat, symptoms. So, **can diverticulitis cause throat problems**? The direct link is complex and often related to where the diverticula are located, with a specific condition called Zenker's diverticulum causing issues in the throat area.
