Diverticulitis is a digestive condition that occurs due to the infection or inflammation of diverticula in the colon. Diverticula are small pouch-like structures that can form in the digestive tract. The pouches can appear anywhere in your intestines and are generally harmless. When in this condition they're called diverticulosis. But it is when they become infected or inflamed that you develop diverticulitis. It is estimated that about 5 percent of people with diverticulosis develop diverticulitis. If it isn’t treated early diverticulosis can be serious complications which may require surgery. In severe cases diverticulitis can lead to perforation (a rupture) of