Kiki suffers from tiny bulges in her intestinal walls.These bulges may become irritated and infected causing pain and discomfort.What is the name of her disorder?

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The disorder that Kiki suffers from is diverticulosis which is characterized by the presence of tiny bulges called diverticula in the intestinal walls. These bulges may become inflamed or infected causing pain and discomfort. Ulcerative colitis is a condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon, IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. "Intestinal pod disorder" is not a recognized medical condition.

Kiki Suffers from Tiny Bulges in Her Intestinal Walls