Diverticulosis, diverticula and diverticular disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is diverticula
A
Small bulges in colon
2
Q
Does diverticulosis have any symptoms
A
No symptoms
3
Q
What is diverticular disease?
A
Severe symptoms, inflammation, infection
4
Q
What is some simple lifestyle changes
A
Diet, smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle, exercise
5
Q
What laxatives are used in diverticular disease
A
BULK
6
Q
What analgesia is used in diverticular disease
A
Simple - paracetamol
7
Q
What are some complications of severe diverticulitis
A
Serious CADR
Inflammation
Infection
Abscess
Sepsis
REFER (have simple analgesia but refer)
8
Q
What does CADR stand for
A
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea
Rectal bleeding
9
Q
Should you have opioids and NSAIDs with this disease?
A
No
