(K57.3) Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

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7 894 796 in individuals diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess confirmed
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158 425 deaths with diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

Diagnosis diverticular disease of large 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 large intestine without perforation or abscess

44 017 (1.4 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

114 408 (2.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any ageLess common in women the disease occurs at Age 10-14
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-95+

Disease Features diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess - what does this mean

Diverticular disease of the large intestine is a condition where small pockets or sacs form in the wall of the colon. these pockets can become inflamed and infected, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. without perforation or abscess, the condition is usually managed with diet, lifestyle, and medications.

What happens during the disease - diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess

Diverticular disease of the large intestine is caused by a combination of increased intraluminal pressure and weakened muscular walls of the colon. this increases the risk of the formation of pouches (diverticula) in the colon wall, which can become inflamed and cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. if left untreated, diverticular disease can lead to serious complications such as perforation or abscess.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Diverticular disease of large intestine without perforation or abscess - Prevention

Diverticular disease of the large intestine can be prevented by eating a high-fiber diet, exercising regularly, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, and avoiding constipation are also important preventive measures.