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Although both ulcerative colitis (UC) and diverticulitis are gastrointestinal diseases and share some overlapping symptoms, they\u2019re different conditions. And each requires a distinct treatment approach, according to Pratima Dibba, M.D., a gastroenterologist with Medical Offices of Manhattan in New York City.<\/p>\n

\u201cUC and diverticulitis differ in their nature and location,\u201d she explains. \u201cUC is characterized by chronic inflammation in the colon, while diverticulitis is a short-term illness involving inflammation of pouches in the colon that have developed over time from straining and constipation.\u201d Lee el art\u00edculo completo.<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u00bfLe gustar\u00eda programar una cita con el Dr. Dibba?<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although both ulcerative colitis (UC) and diverticulitis are gastrointestinal diseases and share some overlapping symptoms, they\u2019re different conditions. 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