Inflammation of the outpouched part of the large intestinal wall, that is, inflammation of the diverticuli.
Causes
The exact cause is not clearly understood, but risk factors are as follows:
- Obesity.
- Smoking.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Less fiber in the diet.
- Fried non-vegetarian diet.
Clinical Features
- Few patients can be asymptomatic.
- Diarrhea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Blood in the stool.
- Fever.
These symptoms present according to the grade of severity.
Investigations
- Barium enema X-ray.
- Colonoscopy.
- CT scan abdomen.
Treatment
- High-fiber diet.
- Ispghula husk with milk.
- Treat diarrhea with an antidiarrheal drug if needed.
- Reduce stress and anxiety.
- Treat anemia by iron medication if hemoglobin is low.
- Take rest.
- Antibiotics like Metronidazole and Cefixime or Ofloxacin (broad-spectrum coverage) can be beneficial.
- More fluid intake.
- Avoid spicy food.
- In complicated cases, surgery is needed.
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