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In contrast with diverticulitis, acute diverticulitis can go through periods of worsening or improving inflammation. Diverticulitis develops when pouches in the intestines, known as diverticula, become inflamed and press into the intestinal wall.

Sometimes, they can push through, causing perforation or abscesses (a collection of pus).

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Like chronic diverticulitis, the acute version can be mild or severe depending on whether a person develops complications.

This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and risk factors associated with acute diverticulitis.

Acute Diverticulitis Symptoms 

Acute diverticulitis doesn’t always present with symptoms, so some people may have it without realizing it. However, when signs do develop, they can include:  

• Mild or severe pain in the lower left side of the abdomen
• Gastrointestinal issues such as constipation or diarrhea
• Fevers and chills
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Painful urination
• Low blood pressure
• Tachycardia (a heartbeat over 100 beats per minute)
• Abdominal tenderness
• A mass in the abd
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