Question 1

how typical is diverticulitis in kids?

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Never seen it: I've been in pediatrics now for 3 decades and never seen or heard of a case of diverticulitis.

Question 2

what is the frequency of diverticulitis in kids?

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Diverticulitis in: Children is very rare especially under the age of 18., .

Question 3

can you tell me how common is diverticulitis in kids?

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Children: Can have congenital diverticula in various organs.  They do not get the typical diverticulitis of the colon that is seen usually in elderly adults, which is an acquired condition.

Question 4

can children get diverticulitis and diverticulitis?

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Yes: In fact many children are born with a large diverticulum called merckle's diverticulum that can get infected and gives symptoms like appendicitis in the other side of the abdomen around age 2 years old before or after.

Question 5

how can  diverticulitis develop in a child less than 2?

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Child probably: Has meckel's diverticulum, a congenital malformation.  Or it could be some other congenital diverticulum.  This is different process than acquired diverticulitis coli of old age.

Question 6

what is diverticulitis?

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Inflammation inside: Diverticulitis is to denote the inflammation usually by infection inside a small pouching-out pocket from the wall of colon usually in the descending and sigmoid colon. 

It may cause severe local pain and systemic symptoms such as fever. Occasionally, it may rupture and slowly extend to the urinary bladder, called enterovesical fistula. 

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Question 7

diet for diverticulitis?

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Early vs. Late: Acute diverticulitis is associated with swelling of the colon that may create a temporary partial blockage of the colon. Therefore, we often advocate no food or just liquids during the initial phase of treatment. When food is resumed, it is common to recommend a low-residue diet early on.  After the inflammation resolves, we often recommend high-fiber diets, which may reduce the risk of recurrence.

Question 8

is diverticulitis serious?

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It can be.: Diverticulitis occurs when a small pocket on the wall of the colon ruptures.  If the hole seals quickly, one may be treated as an out-patient with oral antibiotics.  Often, the inflammation is more severe, requiring IV antibiotics in the hospital.  Rarely the hole doesn't seal, requiring emergency surgery to remove the ruptured segment of colon.

Question 9

can you cure diverticulitis?

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Maybe: Diverticulitis is an infection that occurs in/around a diverticulum (a weakness or blowout of the wall of the colon), usually treated with antibiotics. This may solve the infection, but it can happen again, as the diverticulum is still there, along with others as well, as they are usually multiple. Preventive measures may help diminish more attacks, but surgery may be necessary to 'cure' !

Question 10

how common is diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Not common: Diverticulosis is present in 60% of the population above the age of 60.  Diverticulitis is present in a very low percentage of patients. The treatment depends on the severity of the attack

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