Diverticular Disease, Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis

Question 1

What is diverticulosis

Answer 1

Asymptomatic condition

No symptoms

Diverticula still exist

Question 2

What is diverticular Disease

Answer 2

Diverticula are present with symptoms such as abdominal tenderness and intermittent pain etc

Question 3

What is diverticulitis

Answer 3

Happens when diverticula become inflamed suddenly

Symptoms can include constant lower abdominal pain, fever, bowel habits changed and rectal bleeding

Question 4

What is complicated diverticulitis

Answer 4

Complications such as abscess, bowel perforation, fistula, intestinal obstruction etc

Question 5

Non drug management

Answer 5

Diet and lifestyle changes, symptom management, healthy food, fluids, smoking cessation

Question 6

What is used in constipation

Answer 6

Bulk forming

Question 7

What is used as analgesia

Answer 7

Paracetamol, NOT NSAIDS

Question 8

What is used in cramps

Answer 8

Antispasmodics

Question 9

Are antibacterial recommended

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What is used in significant rectal bleeding

Answer 10

Hospital referral