Term
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Definition
| herniation of the mucus membrane through the muscular layer of the colonic wall |
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Term
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Definition
| acute inflammation of diverticular pockets and may cause ulceration |
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Term
| Diverticulosis risk factors |
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Definition
| hx constipation, low fiber diet, obesity, decreased physical activity |
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Term
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Definition
| increases w/ age, attributed to long-term evolutionary changes in diet |
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Term
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Definition
| usually symptom free, mild cramps/bloating, alternating diarrhea & constipation |
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Term
| Diverticulosis nutritional mgmt |
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Definition
| high fiber intake, increase fiber intake gradually |
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Term
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Definition
| fever, abdominal pain, acute GI bleeding, elevated WBC count |
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Term
| Diverticulitis complications |
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Definition
| obstruction, abscess, perforation, peritonation, fistula |
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Term
| Diverticulitis nutritional mgmt (acute) |
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Definition
| low residue or elemental diet |
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Term
| Diverticulitis nutritional mgmt (Complicated) |
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Definition
| NPO, PN if NPO is prolonged |
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Term
| Diverticulitis nutritional mgmt (resolving) |
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Definition
| restricted fiber diet, gradually increase to high fiber |
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