Diverticulitis

Question 1

Diverticulitis is an..

Answer 1

inflammation of a diverticuli or a weakening in the bowel wall

Question 2

blood vessels will..

Answer 2

break through and weaken the bowel wall and then when you strain on stool you pop it out at that area - will not go back

Question 3

If the opening is big?

Answer 3

Stool will pass through like a normal bowel

Question 4

If the opening is small?

Answer 4

Stool can become trapped and cause an infected - even rupture “appendix of the left”

Question 5

Onset?

Answer 5

Abrupt - aching/cramping

Question 6

Where does the pain usually localize?

Answer 6

LLQ

Question 7

What are the 2 LLQ ?

Answer 7

Ulcerative Colitis

Diverticulitis

Question 8

Change in bowel habits?

Answer 8

Constipation OR Diarrhea

Question 9

Mild s/s tx?

Answer 9

Outpt therapy w/ clear fluids and broad spectrum abx

Question 10

Signs of peritonitis

Answer 10

Admission/Possible Surgery
Resect the bowel
Clean out area

Question 11

Dehydrated?

Answer 11

Yes - less fluid absorbed by the bowel