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What is diverticulitis?
What is diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the diverticula, which are small sacs in the large intestine.
What complications can arise from diverticulitis?
What complications can arise from diverticulitis?
Complications from diverticulitis can lead to long-term problems such as chronic intestinal disorders.
What imaging technique can be used to confirm a diagnosis of diverticulitis?
What imaging technique can be used to confirm a diagnosis of diverticulitis?
Sonography is just as effective as a CT scan at diagnosing diverticulitis and can confirm diagnosis through images of inflammation or infection.
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- Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the diverticula, which are small sacs in the large intestine.
- The short-term prognosis for diverticulitis is good; most patients recover completely within a few weeks of treatment.
- However, there is a risk for relapse after initial recovery from this condition.
- If a patient does experience reoccurring episodes, it is likely a long-term condition and requires continuous treatment.
- In some cases, there are complications from diverticulitis which can lead to long-term problems such as chronic intestinal disorders.
- Provide patient education on the importance of changing her lifestyle. Construct an exercise program that she can utilize to increase physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day to reduce the risk for diverticulitis.
- Sonography is just as effective as a ct scan at diagnosing diverticulitis.
- Confirms diagnosis through images of inflammation or infection.
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