Diverticular disease + divericulitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is diverticular disease?
A
Small bulges or pockets develop in lining of intestine
2
Q
What is diverticulitis?
A
Pockets that have developed become inflamed or infected
3
Q
Symptoms
A
Lower abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhoea
4
Q
Treatment
A
High fibre diet
Bulk-forming laxatives
Paracetamol (abdominal pain)
Antispasmodic, e.g. mebeverine (cramps)
5
Q
Management - acute diverticulitis
A
- Co-amoxiclav
- Cefalexin 500 mg (BD/TDS) + Metronidazole (400 mg TDS)
