Diverticulosis and Diverticular Disease: Causes and Prevalence

<p>Low-fiber diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>2/3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are a risk factor for diverticulosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lower left quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing fiber intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25-35 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brown rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To rule out a mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They increase intestinal motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypovolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To monitor for bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colon resection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdominal pain = Often in lower left quadrant, can be intermittent but becomes steady Nausea and vomiting = Can occur with or without abdominal pain Fever = Temperature up to 101 degrees and may have chills Rectal bleeding = May occur if massive, leading to hypovolemia and hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>WBC count = To check for elevated levels indicating inflammation Stool for occult blood = To check for bleeding in the gut Ct scan or ultrasound = To visualize the colon and surrounding structures Colonoscopy = To rule out a mass lesion 4-8 weeks after the acute phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low fiber diet = During an attack to reduce symptoms High fiber diet = When okay, to promote regular bowel movements Avoiding nuts and corn = To reduce the risk of complications Drinking plenty of fluids = To prevent dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antibiotics = To combat bacterial infection Analgesics = To relieve pain IV fluids = To prevent dehydration Rest = To reduce straining and bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peritonitis = Generalized abdominal pain and potential sepsis Hypovolemia = Massive bleeding leading to decreased blood volume Hypotension = Decreased blood pressure due to bleeding or dehydration Tertiary prevention = Managing complications and preventing future episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whole grains = Recommended for high fiber content Refined grains = Not recommended due to low fiber content Healthy fats = Recommended for digestive health Dairy products = To be avoided if intolerant</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Distended abdomen = May occur due to inflammation or infection Tachycardia = May occur due to infection or dehydration Abdominal distention = To be checked during treatment Blood pressure = To be checked during treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulosis = The presence of diverticula in the gut Diverticulitis = Inflammation or infection of diverticula Secondary prevention = Tests and measures to prevent complications Tertiary prevention = Managing complications and preventing future episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water = Recommended for hydration Popsicles = Recommended for hydration and soothing the gut Gelatin = Recommended for hydration and electrolyte replacement Juice = To be avoided with pulp and orange juice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary prevention = Preventing the development of diverticulosis Secondary prevention = Preventing complications of diverticulitis Tertiary prevention = Managing complications and preventing future episodes Dietary management = Managing symptoms and preventing complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulosis = A condition where small pouches are sacs called diverticula develop in the colon, typically in the lower part of the colon Diverticulitis = Inflammation or infection of diverticula Diverticula = Pouch like herniations of mucosa through the muscle wall of any part of the gut, usually the colon Peritonitis = A complication that can occur if undigested food gets trapped in a diverticulum and perforates the intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-fiber diet = Diverticulosis Smoking = Diverticulitis Red meat = Diverticulosis Genetics = Diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Local abscess = Undigested food getting trapped in a diverticulum Peritonitis = Local abscess perforating the intestine Blood supply reduction = Undigested food getting trapped in a diverticulum Diverticulitis = Inflammation or infection of diverticula</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abdominal pain = Diverticulitis No symptoms = Diverticulosis Rectal bleeding = Diverticulitis Diarrhea = Diverticulosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>NSAIDS = Increase the risk of diverticulosis Steroids = Increase the risk of diverticulosis Laxatives = Should be avoided in patients with diverticulitis Antibiotics = Used to treat diverticulitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sigmoid colon = Common location of diverticulosis Lower part of the colon = Typical location of diverticula development Upper part of the colon = Uncommon location of diverticulosis Small intestine = Not associated with diverticulosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obesity = Risk factor for diverticulosis Aging = Contributes to muscle weakness in the intestinal wall Lack of exercise = Risk factor for diverticulosis Genetics = Risk factor for diverticulosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulum = A pouch-like herniation of mucosa through the muscle wall of the gut Diverticulosis = A condition where multiple diverticula are present in the gut Diverticulitis = Inflammation or infection of multiple diverticula Peritonitis = Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low-fiber diet = Increases the risk of diverticulosis High-fiber diet = Decreases the risk of diverticulosis Smoking = Increases the risk of diverticulosis Lack of exercise = Increases the risk of diverticulosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diverticulosis = More common in adults over 80 years old Diverticulitis = More common in adults under 50 years old Peritonitis = More common in adults over 60 years old Local abscess = More common in adults over 70 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers