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(K57.1) Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
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7 894 796 in individuals diagnosis diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess confirmed
158 425 deaths with diagnosis diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
2% mortality rate associated with the disease diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
Diagnosis diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess is diagnosed Women are 20.06% more likely than Men
3 155 525
Men receive the diagnosis diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
44 017 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
114 408 (2.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 10-14
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-95+
Disease Features diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
Absence or low individual and public risk
Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess - what does this mean
Diverticular disease of the small intestine without perforation or abscess occurs when small outpouchings form in the wall of the small intestine due to weakening of the muscle layers. these outpouchings can become inflamed and cause abdominal pain and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess
Diverticular disease of the small intestine is caused by a combination of chronic inflammation, increased intraluminal pressure, and weakened walls of the small intestine. this leads to the formation of diverticula, which are small out-pouchings of the intestine wall. this increases the risk of infection, inflammation, and ulceration due to the accumulation of bacteria in the diverticula. the most common symptoms are abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Stool tests
- Abdominal X-ray
- Upper GI series
- CT scan
- Colonoscopy
- Barium enema
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce symptoms and prevent complications of diverticular disease of the small intestine.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce inflammation and prevent infection
- Prescribe a high-fiber diet to reduce pain and constipation
- Recommend lifestyle changes to reduce stress and improve overall health
- Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation
- Recommend regular exercise to promote healthy digestion
- Recommend probiotics to improve digestive health
- Suggest avoiding certain foods that may trigger symptoms
- Monitor symptoms and adjust treatment plan as needed
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess - Prevention
Diverticular disease of small intestine without perforation or abscess can be prevented by following a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating a balanced diet with plenty of fiber, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, it is important to maintain a healthy weight and to manage stress levels.