Fact-check: “Divatriculitus is a recurring problem once you have it”
Verdict: Mostly True (82% confidence)
The claim — interpreted as referring to diverticulitis (the misspelling 'Divatriculitus' does not correspond to a recognized condition) — is substantially supported: multiple authoritative sources confirm recurrence is a real and clinically significant risk after a first episode, with rates ranging from roughly 20% to over 50% depending on follow-up length and episode history, and the ACG's 2026 guideline states risk 'increases with each episode.' The claim overstates certainty, though: most st…
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