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(K57.2) Diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
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7 894 796 in individuals diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess confirmed
158 425 deaths with diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
2% mortality rate associated with the disease diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
Diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess is diagnosed Women are 20.06% more likely than Men
3 155 525
Men receive the diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
44 017 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
114 408 (2.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and 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 large intestine with perforation and abscess
Absence or low individual and public risk
Diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess - what does this mean
Diverticular disease of the large intestine is a condition in which small, bulging pouches form in the walls of the intestine. these pouches can become inflamed and infected, leading to a perforation and abscess. this can cause severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting. surgery may be needed to remove the affected area and treat the infection.
What happens during the disease - diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess
Diverticular disease of the large intestine is caused by an increase in pressure within the colon, leading to the formation of small out-pouchings in the wall of the colon. these out-pouchings can become inflamed and infected, causing pain, fever, and changes in bowel habits. if the infection is severe, the out-pouching can become perforated, leading to leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity and the formation of an abscess. this can cause severe pain, fever, and other systemic symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Abdominal X-ray
- CT scan
- Barium enema
- Colonoscopy
- Laboratory tests (blood, urine, stool)
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce inflammation, stop infection, and to promote healing.
- Prescribe antibiotics to reduce infection.
- Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications.
- Perform a surgical procedure to remove the affected area.
- Perform a colostomy to divert the fecal matter away from the affected area.
- Perform a laparoscopy to check for any other issues.
- Perform a colonoscopy to check for any other issues.
- Prescribe a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation.
- Prescribe a low-fat diet to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe a probiotic to help restore healthy bacteria levels in the gut.
- Prescribe pain medication to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Provide lifestyle counseling to promote healthy habits.
13 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Diverticular disease of large intestine with perforation and abscess - Prevention
Prevention of diverticular disease of the large intestine with perforation and abscess can be achieved by maintaining a healthy diet with adequate fiber, drinking plenty of fluids, and exercising regularly. additionally, avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can help to reduce the risk of developing this condition.