Diverticulitis can cause irregular stools, alternating between diarrhea and constipation, along with unusually strong-smelling and/or bright red, maroon, or tarry stools. Diverticulitis is caused ...

Diverticulitis happens when small tears and ... Meanwhile, an enlarged, ruptured, or damaged spleen “is usually felt as a pain behind your left ribs,” again thanks to its place in your body.