diverticulitis

Question 1

definition of diverticulitis

Answer 1

inflammation of diverticula

Question 2

diverticula defintion

Answer 2

an outpouching of the colon typically in the sigmoid colon

Question 3

diverticulitis risk factors

Answer 3

old age, low fibre intake, male, obesity, low exercise, NSAIDS, chronic constipation, smoking

Question 4

pathophysis of diverticulitis

Answer 4

increased abdo pressure -> outpouching at weak point where artery enters -> inflammation of diverticula -> damages artery

Question 5

signs + symptoms of diverticulitis

Answer 5

constipation and diarrhoea, abdo pain LIF, abdo distention, flatulance, fever, bright red stool, n/v

Question 6

investigations for diverticulitis

Answer 6

CT, raised CRP, raised leukocytes

Question 7

treatment of diverticulitis

Answer 7

NPO/liquid diet, high fibre + water diet, abx, surgical resection, no straining, stool softener, anti ach, exercise

Question 8

complications of diverticulitis

Answer 8

perforation, colon vesciula fistula, bowl obstruction