Diverticular disease Flashcards
1
Q
Describe diverticulosis
A
outpouchings of bowel wall, commonly in sigmoid colon
2
Q
Risk factors for diverticular disease
A
increasing age
low-fibre diet
3
Q
Classical presentation of diverticulitis
A
LIF pain
anorexia
nausea and vomiting
diarrhoea
pyrexia
raised WBC and CRP
4
Q
How are episodes of diverticulitis treated?
A
mild attacks = oral antibiotics
severe =
hospital admission
NBM
IVF
IV Abx
5
Q
Complications of diverticulitis
A
abscess formation
peritonitis
obstruction
perforation
