Diverticulitis

Question 1

Aetiology?

Answer 1

diverticulosis

Question 2

Pathology?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the diverticula

Question 3

symptoms?

Answer 3

• fever
• pain in LIF

Question 4

signs?

Answer 4

• tender colon
• radiating pain

Question 5

investigation?

Answer 5

• bloods
• imaging
• USS: perforation
• CT: to look for free fluid

Question 6

Test findings?

Answer 6

elevated WCC, ESR and CRP

Question 7

Management?

Answer 7

• pharmacological

if mild attack–> ORAL metronidazole and Co-amoxiclav

if severe attack–> IV metronidazole and Co-amoxiclav

• surgery if severe abscess / peritonitis