Diverticular Disease/Diverticulitis Flashcards
1
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diverticular disease
A
condition affecting diverticular
2
Q
what is a diverticular
A
out-pouching of mucosa and submucosa
3
Q
diverticulitis
A
inflammation of diverticula
4
Q
signs of diverticular disease
A
asymptomatic
LIF pain
constipation
rectal bleeding
5
Q
investigation of diverticular disease
A
usually picked up on colposcopy
6
Q
management of diverticular disease
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advise high fibre diet, lots of fluids
bulky forming laxative
surgery if severe
7
Q
acute diverticulitis signs
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LIF pain fever diarrhoea nausea vomiting rectal bleeding mass
8
Q
management of acute diverticulitis
A
oral co-amoxiclav
fluids
analgesia
if severe:
admit
9
Q
complications
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perforation
peritonitis
fistula
haemorrhage
