diverticulitis
Intestinal pouch infection
Diverticulitis is inflammation of small pouches (diverticula) that can form in the walls of the colon.
The condition causes abdominal pain, fever, and digestive disturbance.
Mild cases respond to antibiotics and dietary changes; severe cases may require surgery.
He was hospitalized for diverticulitis.
Sac-like protrusions from walls
- large intestineLower digestive tract portion
- pouchesSmall flexible containers
- bowelInternal digestive organ
- gutDigestive tract, or instinct
Localized pus collection
- perforationHole punched through something
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
sepsis · bleeding · stricture · emergency surgery · colostomy · recurrence
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
physical exam · gastroenterologist · imaging · ultrasound · differential diagnosis · barium enema · stool test
Discomfort in the belly
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- feverElevated body temperature
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
bloating · constipation · diarrhea · chills · vomiting · discomfort · spasms · sharp pain
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- colectomySurgical removal of colon
drainage · laparoscopy · laparotomy · resection · outpatient · recovery · follow-up
Plant-based digestive aid
- clear liquidsBeverages without opacity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- fruitsEdible seed-bearing crops
vegetables · legumes · psyllium · bran · soluble fiber · insoluble fiber · meal planning · bland diet
diverticula
Sac-like protrusions from walls
- large intestineLower digestive tract portion
- pouchesSmall flexible containers
- bowelInternal digestive organ
abscess
Localized pus collection
- perforationHole punched through something
- peritonitisAbdominal lining inflammation
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
obstruction · sepsis · bleeding · stricture · emergency surgery · colostomy · recurrence
CT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
- colonoscopyLarge intestine examination
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
leukocytosis · physical exam · gastroenterologist · imaging · ultrasound · differential diagnosis · barium enema · stool test
abdominal pain
Discomfort in the belly
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- feverElevated body temperature
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
tenderness · bloating · constipation · diarrhea · chills · vomiting · discomfort · spasms · sharp pain · bowel changes
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- hospitalizationFormal entry into medical care
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
colectomy · drainage · laparoscopy · laparotomy · resection · outpatient · recovery · follow-up
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- clear liquidsBeverages without opacity
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
fruits · vegetables · legumes · psyllium · bran · soluble fiber · insoluble fiber · meal planning · bland diet · nuts
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- GI disordersCrohn's disease, gastroenteritis, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis
- gut diseasesappendicitis, colitis, Crohn's disease, gastritis, gastroenteritis
- gut problemsappendicitis, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, acid reflux
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