Diverticulitis
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Diverticulitis is the infection and inflammation of the diverticula in the stomach and intestines. The most common symptom is abdominal pain in the lower left quadrant. Possible complications include perforation, abscess formation, obstruction, fistula formation, and bleeding. Diverticulitis is the most common cause of lower intestinal bleeding.
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
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Characteristics/Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
- Abdominal pain usually in LLQ - cramping, bloating, tenderness
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Etiology/Causes[edit | edit source]
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