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Epiploic appendagitis
It's fatty tissue that hangs (appendage) off the colon. When it twists, it cuts off the blood supply and causes inflammation. It can present like appendicitis or diverticulitis but does not need surgery or antibiotics. Treatment is supportive i.E, pain meds and perhaps nsaids.
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I had epiploic appendagitis in December 2014. I have had the same exact type of pain 2 times since. Should I be concerned that it is reoccurring?
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Can an epiploic appendagitis come back?
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What is done in a surgery for epiploic appendagitis?
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Need a simple explaination for this. What is done in a surgery for epiploic appendagitis?
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I have epiploic appendagitis and do you need to be on anabiotics for this to resolve the issue Ive had it now for for five days and it seems only a little bit better? I want to know Does one have to be on meds, and just got over diverticulitis?
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I had a cat scan 2 years ago and was told i have epiploic appendagitis problem is i still have it on right side makes it difficult to have a bowl move?
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Can unexplained abdominal pain be caused by epiploic appendagitis?
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My daughter has had two bouts of appendagitis. What are the probabilities of reoccurance?
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Can a sudden occurence of epiploic appendagitas with sharp pains enlarge my liver .. ct scan says liver is now 18.7 in size ... liver was normal in size 2 yr. ago from a previous ct scan ..will it go back to normal size once the appendagitis heals ?
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