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Diverticular Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What is Diverticulosis?

A

Presence of Diverticular without inflammation or infection

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What is Diverticulitis

A

Inflammation and Infection of Diverticula

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Diverticula form along?

A

Teniae Coli

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Most common affected area of bowel for Diverticulosis?

A

Sigmoid Colon

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Risk Factors for Diverticulosis

A

Age
Low Fibre
Obese
NSAIDS

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6
Q

Management of Diverticulosis?

A

Bulk Form Laxatives eg Ispaghula Husk

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7
Q

What is Senna

A

Stimulant Laxative

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How does Diverticulitis present?

A

Pain LIF
Fever
Diarrhoea
Nausea/Vomit
Sometimes mass
Raised CRP and WBC

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Treatment of Diverticulitis

A

Oral Co-Amox
Analgesia
Clear Liquids

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Complications of Diverticulitis

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Perforation
Peritonitis
Large haemorrhage
Fistula
Ileus
Obstruction

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