Notes in 07_Diverticular

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Published	02/10/2024	Diverticula describes {{c1::an outpouching of the colon}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diverticulosis describes {{c1::the presence of asymptomatic diverticula}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diverticular disease describes {{c1::the presence of painful diverticula without inflammation or infection}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diverticulitis decribes {{c1::painful diverticula with inflammation and/or infection}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Diverticular Disease}} {{c1::Intermittent LLQ pain (could present in RLQ due to Meckel’s diverticulum)}} {{c1::Pain worst with e…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Diverticulitis}} {{c1::Constant hypogastric then LLQ pain}} {{c1::Fever}} {{c1::Nausea and vomiting}} {{c1::Constipation or Diar…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk factors of Diverticular Disease {{c1::Aging}} {{c1::Low fibre diet}} {{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::Smoking}} {{c1::Genetics}} {{c1::Drugs e.g. (NSAIDs, C…
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Diverticular Disease {{c1::Raised WCC and CRP (In diverticulitis)}} {{c1::CT abdomen (presence of diverticula or inflammation)}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Colonoscopy}} is performed 6-8 weeks post-inflammation to identify presence of diverticula and rule out malignancy
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Surveillance}} and {{c1::lifestyle advice (e.g. high fibre)}} is advised for asymptomatic diverticular disease
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Analgesia}}, {{c1::IV fluids}}, and {{c1::IV antibiotics}} are given in the suspected presentation of diverticulitis
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