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Diverticulum
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Diverticulum A small pouch in the colon. These pouches are not painful or harmful unless they become infected or irritated.
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Colon
Another name for the large intestine. The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. An adult colon is approximately five to six feet in length and is responsible for absorbing water and forming, storing and expelling waste.
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Diverticula
Plural form of diverticulum.
Diverticulitis
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon (diverticula) become infected or irritated. Also called left-sided appendicitis.
Diverticulitis, bleeding from
Diverticular bleeding typically occurs intermittently over several days. Colonoscopy is usually performed to confirm the diagnosis and exclude bleeding from other causes. Thermal probes cannot be employed to stop active diverticular bleeding. Therefore, surgical removal of the bleeding diverticula is necessary for those with persistent bleeding.
Diverticulitis, treatment of acute
Antibiotics are usually needed. Oral antibiotics are sufficient when symptoms are mild. Liquid or low fiber foods are advised during acute diverticulitis attacks. In severe diverticulitis with high fever and pain, patients are hospitalized and given intravenous antibiotics. Surgery is needed for persistent bowel obstruction or abscesses not responding to antibiotics.
Diverticulosis
A condition that occurs when small pouches (diverticula) push outward through weak spots in the colon.
Diverticulosis/diverticulitis and fiber
High fiber diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of diverticulitis.
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Distention
Bloating or swelling of the abdomen.
Diuretic
A medication that lowers blood pressure.
Diverticula
Plural form of diverticulum.
Diverticulitis
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon (diverticula) become infected or irritated. Also called left-sided appendicitis.
Diverticulosis
A condition that occurs when small pouches (diverticula) push outward through weak spots in the colon.
Diverticulum
Dopa decarboxylase inhibitors
Anti-Parkinson drugs that block the enzyme dopa decarboxylase.
Doppler ultrasound
A procedure that uses sound waves to evaluate heart, blood vessels, and valves.
Dubin-Johnson syndrome
An inherited form of chronic jaundice (yellow tint to the skin and eyes) that has no known cause.
Dumping syndrome
A condition that occurs when food moves too fast from the stomach into the small intestine. Symptoms are nausea, pain, weakness, and sweating. This syndrome most often affects people who have had stomach operations. Also called rapid gastric emptying.
Duodenal ulcer
An ulcer in the lining of the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Colon
Another name for the large intestine. The section of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum. An adult colon is approximately five to six feet in length and is responsible for absorbing water and forming, storing and expelling waste.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Diverticula
Plural form of diverticulum.
Diverticulitis
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon (diverticula) become infected or irritated. Also called left-sided appendicitis.
Diverticulitis, bleeding from
Diverticular bleeding typically occurs intermittently over several days. Colonoscopy is usually performed to confirm the diagnosis and exclude bleeding from other causes. Thermal probes cannot be employed to stop active diverticular bleeding. Therefore, surgical removal of the bleeding diverticula is necessary for those with persistent bleeding.
Diverticulitis, treatment of acute
Antibiotics are usually needed. Oral antibiotics are sufficient when symptoms are mild. Liquid or low fiber foods are advised during acute diverticulitis attacks. In severe diverticulitis with high fever and pain, patients are hospitalized and given intravenous antibiotics. Surgery is needed for persistent bowel obstruction or abscesses not responding to antibiotics.
Diverticulosis
A condition that occurs when small pouches (diverticula) push outward through weak spots in the colon.
Diverticulosis/diverticulitis and fiber
High fiber diets help delay the progression of diverticulosis and, at least, reduce the bouts of diverticulitis.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Distention
Bloating or swelling of the abdomen.
Diuretic
A medication that lowers blood pressure.
Diverticula
Plural form of diverticulum.
Diverticulitis
A condition that occurs when small pouches in the colon (diverticula) become infected or irritated. Also called left-sided appendicitis.
Diverticulosis
A condition that occurs when small pouches (diverticula) push outward through weak spots in the colon.
Diverticulum
Dopa decarboxylase inhibitors
Anti-Parkinson drugs that block the enzyme dopa decarboxylase.
Doppler ultrasound
A procedure that uses sound waves to evaluate heart, blood vessels, and valves.
Dubin-Johnson syndrome
An inherited form of chronic jaundice (yellow tint to the skin and eyes) that has no known cause.
Dumping syndrome
A condition that occurs when food moves too fast from the stomach into the small intestine. Symptoms are nausea, pain, weakness, and sweating. This syndrome most often affects people who have had stomach operations. Also called rapid gastric emptying.
Duodenal ulcer
An ulcer in the lining of the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).
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