Diverticular disease

Question 1

Define diverticulum

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Question 2

What does diverticulosis mean

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that diverticula are present (symptomatic or not)

Question 3

Define diverticular disease

Answer 3

presence of diverticulosis that is symptomatic & clinically significant (bleeding, diverticulitis, segmental colitis)

Question 4

Describe the etiology of diverticulosis

Answer 4

Question 5

Describe the treatment for diverticulosis

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fiber: psyllium or methylcellulose

Question 6

Describe a complication of diverticulosis

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symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD):
- persistent abd pain with diverticula, no inflammation, maybe altered motility or visceral hypersensitivity

Question 7

Describe the etiology of diverticular bleeding

Answer 7

Question 8

Describe the presentation of diverticular bleeding

Answer 8

Question 9

Describe the diagnosis & PE of diverticular bleeding

Answer 9

Question 10

Describe the treatment for diverticular bleeding

Answer 10

Question 11

Describe the etiology of diverticulitis

Answer 11

Question 12

Describe some complications of diverticulitis

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe the presentation of uncomplicated, severe, and chronic diverticulitis

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Question 14

Describe the diagnosis of diverticulitis

Answer 14

Question 15

Describe the treatment of mild & severe diverticulitis

Answer 15

Question 16

Describe the etiology of segmental colitis

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Question 17

Describe the presentation & diagnosis of segmental colitis

Answer 17

Question 18

Describe the treatment for segmental colitis

Answer 18