Diverticular disease Flashcards

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Define diverticulum

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What does diverticulosis mean

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that diverticula are present (symptomatic or not)

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Define diverticular disease

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

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Describe the etiology of diverticulosis

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Describe the treatment for diverticulosis

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fiber: psyllium or methylcellulose

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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

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Describe the etiology of diverticular bleeding

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Describe the presentation of diverticular bleeding

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Describe the diagnosis & PE of diverticular bleeding

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Describe the treatment for diverticular bleeding

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Describe the etiology of diverticulitis

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Describe some complications of diverticulitis

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Describe the presentation of uncomplicated, severe, and chronic diverticulitis

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Describe the diagnosis of diverticulitis

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Describe the treatment of mild & severe diverticulitis

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Describe the etiology of segmental colitis

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Describe the presentation & diagnosis of segmental colitis

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Describe the treatment for segmental colitis

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