Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

What is the symptomatic management of diverticular disease? _____

Hint: 2

What is the asymptomatic management of diverticular disease? _____

Diverticulitis can be complicated with a _____ resulting in pneumaturia or faecaluria

Patients with _____ typically present with acute-onset of severe left lower quadrant pain, nausea & vomiting, change in bowel habit, fever

_____ disease is notorious for concealing colon carcinoma

On palpation of diverticulitis there is _____

_____ & opioids should be avoided in diverticular disease because of increased risk of rupture

Hint: analgesia

_____ describes the presence of diverticula that are inflamed/infected

Diverticular disease can present with _____, altered bowel habit, & bloating

What is the management of moderate to severe diverticulitis? _____