Paul Froomes on Instagram: "Diverticulitis vs Diverticulosis: They’re DIFFERENT! Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are related but completely different conditions, and understanding the distinction matters for your treatment. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches bulge outward from weak points in your colon wall—specifically at natural weak spots where blood vessels penetrate the muscle layer. Chronic pressure from low-fiber diets and straining forces the intestinal lining through these vulne