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    Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are conditions involving pouches that form in the lining of the intestines. Diverticulosis refers to the presence of pouches without inflammation, while diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed. The conditions are most common in older adults and prevalence increases with age. Risk factors include low fiber diet, obesity, smoking, and NSAID use. Treatment for diverticulitis involves rest, antibiotics, pain medication, and possibly surgery for complications like abscesses or perforation.

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    Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are conditions involving pouches that form in the lining of the intestines. Diverticulosis refers to the presence of pouches without inflammation, while diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed. The conditions are most common in older adults and prevalence increases with age. Risk factors include low fiber diet, obesity, smoking, and NSAID use. Treatment for diverticulitis involves rest, antibiotics, pain medication, and possibly surgery for complications like abscesses or perforation.

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    Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are conditions involving pouches that form in the lining of the intestines. Diverticulosis refers to the presence of pouches without inflammation, while diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed. The conditions are most common in older adults and prevalence increases with age. Risk factors include low fiber diet, obesity, smoking, and NSAID use. Treatment for diverticulitis involves rest, antibiotics, pain medication, and possibly surgery for complications like abscesses or perforation.

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    Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are conditions involving pouches that form in the lining of the intestines. Diverticulosis refers to the presence of pouches without inflammation, while diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become inflamed. The conditions are most common in older adults and prevalence increases with age. Risk factors include low fiber diet, obesity, smoking, and NSAID use. Treatment for diverticulitis involves rest, antibiotics, pain medication, and possibly surgery for complications like abscesses or perforation.

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    DIVERTICULOSIS AND

    DIVERTICULITIS
    Nahdah Aidah (1610211110)
    Definition

    • Diverticulum is a Latin term meaning a side-branch


    or pouch. When such pouches stick outwards from
    the wall of the large intestine (also known as the
    colon) we call this diverticular disease.

    • Diverticula are most common in the lower portion


    of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon.
    When the pouches become inflamed, the condition
    is called diverticulitis.

    • Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called


    diverticular disease
    Epidemiology

    • About half of all people older than 60


    have diverticulosis

    • Ten to 25 percent of people with


    diverticulosis get diverticulitis.

    • The prevalence of the disease in men is


    approximately equal to that of women

    • While it is rare before the age of 35, the


    incidence increases with age.
    Etiology

    •Structure abnormalities

    (structure abnormalities —> weaker portions of the colonic


    wall —>  vasa recta infiltrate the circular muscular layer

    •Disordered intestinal motility

    ( abnormal colonic motality e.g intestinal spasm —>


    exaggerated segmental muscle contractions —> elevated
    intraluminal pressures —> diverticula)

    •Dietary fiber deficiencies

    ( low fiber intake —> constipation —> straining —>increased


    pressure in colon —> may cause the colon lining to bulge out
    through weak spot —> diverticula)
    Risk Factors

    • Inflammation

    • NSAID

    • Smoking

    • Obesity

    • Caffeine and alcohol ingestion


    Signs and Symptoms

    • Diverticulosis • Diverticulitis
    • Most people with • constant abdominal pain in the
    diverticula do not have
    any discomfort or lower left side of the abdomen
    symptoms
    • constipation or diarrhea
    • mild cramps

    • bloating • fever
    • constipation or diarrhea • nausea

    • vomiting

    • Some blood may be mixed with


    stools
    Diagnosis

    • Anamnesis

    • Physical exam :
    digital rectal exam

    • Colonoscopy or
    sigmoidoscopy

    • Radiology test
    (Abdominal
    ultrasound & CT
    Scan)
    Complication

    • Bleeding

    • Abscess, Perforation, and Peritonitis

    • Fistula

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    Treatment
    DIVERTICULOSIS DIVERTICULITIS
    • Increasing the
    amount of fiber in • Bed rest
    the diet
    • oral antibiotics
    • If cramps, bloating,
    and constipation • a pain reliever
    are problems, the
    doctor may • a liquid diet.
    prescribe a short
    course of pain • Surgery
    medication

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