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what causes epiploic appendagitis?

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ASimpleTwist Of Fate: Epiploic appendeges are teardrop-shaped pieces of fat that are normally attached to the colon. Serendipitously, one can twist & cutoff it's blood supply, causing pain.  Fortunately, this causes no further problems however this can be mistaken for other diseases like appendicitis or diverticulitis. Prior to ct, we often found this out in surgery; nowadays, this is often avoided.

Question 2

epiploic appendagitis? whats that?

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The great pretender!: Epiploic appendices are tear-drop shaped projections of fat that are attached to the outer wall of the large intestine. They have a propensity to twist, which may cut-off its blood supply and cause acute pain.This is a self-limiting condition that does not require any treatment. When this occurs on the right side, it is often mistaken for appendicitis, unless a skilled radiologist finds this on ct.

Question 3

what is epiploic appendagitis like?

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Unexplained pain: The fingerlike fatty appendages can sometimes twist on themselves and constrict the blood supply.  when this happens, one feels very localized pain until the distal portion dies off.  They usually require no surgery unless they are mistaken for something else, when they can easily be amputated to make the pain better faster.  But surgery is usually not necessary

Question 4

how is epiploic appendagitis treated?

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If your doctor: Could be absolutely certain that this is the cause of problems, it should resolve on its own.  If it does not improve after two weeks, other causes are possible.  Sometimes it is difficult to tell for sure.  Follow up with your doctor until your symptoms resolve completely.

Question 5

how can you get epiploic appendagitis?

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Bad luck: Epiploic appendages are normal fingerlike projections of fat from the large intestine, in rare cases, they can torse (twist) and the end of them can lose blood supply and die off.  They are difficult to diagnose, occasionally they are seen on CT scans.  The treatment is usually simply pain control and time.  Rarely need operation.  They are sometimes mistaken for appendicitis.

Question 6

how does one get epiploic appendagitis?

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JUST BAD LUCK: Epiploic appendices are small fat globules that  hang from the sides of the colon, and they vary in size.  If one of these happens to twist on its base (torsion, ) it can lead to lack of blood to the fat, which then dies.  This causes pain, and can mimic other inflammatory processes, such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, or diverticulitis, and is discovered at the time of surgery.  Good luck.

Question 7

do you know anything about epiploic appendagitis?

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Appendix: epiploica is fatty attachment to the external wall of colon.  Rarely these can twist or infarct and cause pain, often mimicking acute appendicitis.  Diagnosis is often  difficult, even with CT imaging.  If you had this condition and it has been treated, you should have no further problems.  Ask your doctor for specific advice on this rare condition.

Question 8

can you clarify what epiploic appendagitis really is?

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Twisted Fat on Colon: Epiploic appendices are teardrop shaped pieces of fat that everyone has attached to the outer wall of their large intestine. They can twist on themselves, leading to inflammation and pain in the abdomen. This is a benign and self-limiting problem that requires no treatment, however, it can be mistaken for other more serious problems, especially appendicitis when the pain is in the right-lower area.

Question 9

what is epiploic appendagitis and how do you treat it?

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Antibiotics: Usually this condition mimics other conditions like appendicitis and diverticulitis and it is diagnosed in retrospect after a surgical resection.  If your doctors are absolutely sure of their diagnosis antibiotics and time are the treatment.  The danger is if the real diagnosis is another condition which wi not improve without surgery. Hopefully a general surgeon is involved in your care.

Question 10

what is the recommended diet for epiploic appendagitis?

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Not diet related: Epiploic appendagitis is inflammation of the fatty tissue hanging off the colon in the region of the appendix, and is not diet related per se.  High fiber diet with copious fluids to keep stools soft is always recommended.

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