Diverticular disease Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of individuals over the age of 85 have diverticular disease?
A
80%
2
Q
What percentage of individuals are asymptomatic with diverticular disease?
A
85%
3
Q
Where is diverticular disease typically located?
A
Large bowel
4
Q
How many of the symptomatic cases have colicky abdominal pain without inflammation?
A
3/4
5
Q
How many of symptomatic patients (5% overall) develop inflammation = Diverticulitis?
A
1/4
6
Q
What are the key symptoms of diverticulitis?
A
Steady colic pain relived by bowel movements
reoccurring episodes after eating
tenderness and pain in LLQ
