Blood clots form when platelets (blood components) and plasma proteins thicken, forming a semisolid mass. This process may be triggered by an injury or it can sometimes occur inside blood vessels that don't have an obvious injury. Once these clots form, they can travel to other parts of your body, causing harm. Factors and conditions that can cause troublesome blood clots, as well as serious conditions that are associated with blood clots, include: Antiphospholipid syndrome.
The signs and symptoms of diverticulitis include: 1  Pain, which may be constant and persist for several days. 2  Nausea and vomiting. 3  Fever. 4  Abdominal tenderness. 5  Constipation or, less commonly, diarrhea. 6  Definition. 7  Causes.
Symptoms and Treatment. If you have diverticula, you probably won't exhibit any symptoms. However, once they are inflamed and diverticulitis occurs, you may experience bloating, abdominal tenderness and pain, nausea and vomiting, decreased appetite, change in bowel movements and sometimes bloody stools. Typical treatment includes bed rest, pain medications and antibiotics.