Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symptoms of a diverticulitis
A
- pain: left iliac fossa
- fever
- tenderness in palpation
- history of constipation
2
Q
Diverticula vs diverticular disease vs diverticulitis
A
Diverticula: out pouching of mucousa
Diverticular disease: symptoms from the diverticula
Diverticulitis: acute inflammation of the diverticula
3
Q
Management of diverticulosis
A
- increase fibre
- fluids
- Analgesia
4
Q
Treating Complicated diverticulitis:
A
PR bleed: stabilise ABCDE
Abscess: drainage
Perforation: Emergency hartmanns (end colostomy)
Elective surgery
