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.
Diverticulitis Symptoms. In the early stages, mild diverticulitis symptoms can be treated with rest and the diverticulitis diet. Severe or recurring diverticulitis may eventually require surgery for relief. That is why it is essential to watch for warning signs, and start making dietary and lifestyle changes as soon as possible.