Question 1

what are the tests for diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis: Because diverticula by themselves usually do not cause problems, most people learn they have diverticulosis during routine screening examinations for colorectal cancer or during tests that check for other intestinal problems. Diverticulitis, on the other hand, is usually diagnosed during an acute attack.

Question 2

what kind of condition is diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Colon outpouching: Diverticulosis is an outpouching of the wall of the colon due to a weakness in the colonic wall. Diverticulitis is when something gets stuck in the outpouching, causing an infection to occur there.

Question 3

what are common symptoms of diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

LLQ ABD PAIN: Diverticulitis is caused by the rupture of a diverticulum arising from the colon;  this typically occurs on the sigmoid colon located in the left lower abdomen.  Symptoms include pain, fever, bloating (+/- nausea and vomiting).  Diverticulosis refers to the presence of these diverticulum; in ad of itself, they cause no symptoms unless they rupture.  Less than 1/4 people with 'osis get 'itis.

Question 4

what is the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Diverticulosis is a condition where small pockets form as outpouchings of the wall of the colon.  As many as 20% of people with diverticulosis will experience a rupture of one of these pockets;  this leads to inflammation around the area that perforated:  this is known as diverticulitis.

Question 5

what are the differences between diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

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Infection: "osis". Is the presence of diverticula.  "itis" refers to inflammation.

Question 6

does diverticulosis and diverticulitis usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: Diverticulosis (pockets in the wall of the colon) usually causes no symptoms.  May be associated constipation/gas/cramps, but not specifically due to the pockets
diverticulitis typical symptoms: pain, usually left lower abd, fever; associated with high WBC count. Urinary symptoms if inflammation affects bladder or ureters. Can recur. Not from plugging of pockets, but blow out of weak wall.

Question 7

how to know if diverticulosis and diverticulitis are the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis: Of the colon is an acquired condition, when your colon develops outpouchings in its walls.  Diverticulitis happens when these things get infected.

Question 8

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my diverticulosis and diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

2 different answers: Diverticulosis best managed with hi fiber diet and plenty of noncaffeinated fluids, avoiding nuts, seeds, and popcorn.
Diverticulitis needs confirmatory diagnostic test which may include ct scan, cbc, physical exam, prior colonoscopy reports and is treated with antibiotics, modified low fiber diet and potentially surgery for recurrent episodes or complications such as abscess, fistula, obstructio.

Question 9

can diverticulosis and diverticulitis be seen on ct scan without ivcontrast( cannot tolerate any contrasts ). also can 3t mri detect diverticula/litis?

Accepted Answer

YES: The newer CT scanners have the "resolution" to detect tiny abnormalities! You have to have that scan in such a facility!  The MRI  3T is more sensitive but costly. Discuss with your treating physician. BTW is there a reason that you cannot have a colonoscopy??THAT'S the "way to go!"

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 10

how do diverticulitis and diverticulosis differ?

Accepted Answer

Diverticulosis coli: Is outpouching of lining of colon caused by hypertonic muscles in the walls.  When it gets infected or inflamed, it is called diverticulitis.

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