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Acute diverticulitis in young adults

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

|November 1, 1994

Summary

Diverticular disease, including diverticulitis, is not exclusive to older adults. This review highlights that diverticulitis is more common in patients under 40 than previously thought.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Colorectal Surgery

Background:

Diverticular disease of the colon is typically diagnosed in older populations.
Symptoms before age 40 are considered rare in the general understanding of diverticular disease.

Observation:

Two cases of sigmoid diverticulitis with rupture occurred in young female patients.
These cases prompted a literature review on early-onset diverticulitis.

Findings:

Diverticulitis prevalence in patients under 40 is higher than previously suspected.
Young female patients can present with severe diverticular disease.

Implications:

Clinical suspicion for diverticulitis should be considered in younger patients presenting with abdominal pain.
Further research is needed to understand the risk factors and management of diverticulitis in young adults.

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