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What is a noninflamed outpouchings or herniations through the musculaar layer of the intestine.?
diverticular disease, either diverticulosis or diverticulitis
Icd code for diverticular stricture with obstruction sigmoid colon?
I am faced with the same challenge. I believe it is 44204. Good luck
What can High fiber diets can help decrease the risk of?
Diverticular disease
Can diverticulitis cause anus bleeding?
rectal bleeding can be a complication of diverticular disease.
Is a rumbling stomach possibly a symptom of diverticular disease?
One of the most common symptoms of diverticular disease is a change in one's normal bowel movements. A rumbling stomach can be a symptom, but it is best to go to a doctor, who can propely examine you.
Where do most obstructions in the large bowel occur?
Most obstructions in the large bowel occur in the sigmoid colon, which is the section of the colon closest to the rectum. This is often due to factors such as diverticular disease, tumors, or volvulus. Other common sites include the cecum and the ascending colon, particularly in cases involving tumors or strictures. Overall, the sigmoid colon's anatomical configuration makes it a frequent site for obstructions.
Can you have left groin pain in diverticular disease?
Symptoms of diverticular disease do not generally include left groin pain. Diverticulosis does not come with any symptoms. Diverticulitis symptoms include: Diarrhea alternating with constipation, cramping or tenderness in lower abdomen, and chills and fever.
What is the medical term meaning The presence of a number of diverticula in the colon?
Diverticulosis
Which disease can affect the normal white blood cell count?
White blood cell counts can be affected by Diverticular disease (pouches that form in the colon) and increased by certain splenic diseases and bone marrow diseases, such as myeloproliferative disease.
What exactly is diverticulosis?
Diverticulosis is also known by another term called diverticular disease. It is a condition of the colon that contains pockets of mucus. It is very uncommon in younger people.
What are the differences between the three diverticular diseases?
The three types of diverticular diseases include diverticulosis, diverticular bleeding and diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is when the lining of a persons bowel forms numerous tiny pockets called diverticula. Diverticular bleeding is when the small blood vessels that are next to the diverticula become injured. Diverticulitis is when one or more of the diverticula have an infection and become inflammed.
What is sigmoid cancer?
its cancer in the colon. sigmoid is part of the colon.
