Diverticulitis is swelling (inflammation) of an abnormal pouch (diverticulum) in the intestinal wall. These pouches are usually found in the large intestine (colon). The presence of the pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
Symptoms
•Abdominal pain, usually in the left lower abdomen but can be anywhere
•Chills
•Fever
•Nausea
•Vomiting
•Weight loss
Treatment
Acute diverticulitis is treated with antibiotics.
The involved portion of the colon may need to be removed with surgery if you have a hole (perforation) in the colon .
Sacs,, called diverticula, occur more often after the age of 40. When they become inflamed, the condition is known as diverticulitis. Diverticula are thought to develop as a result of high pressure or abnormal pressure in the colon. High pressure against the colon wall causes pouches of the intestinal lining to bulge outward through small defects in the colon wall that surround blood vessels.
Diverticulosis is very common. It is found in more than half of Americans over age 60. Only a small percentage of these people will develop the complication of diverticulitis.
Diverticulitis is caused by inflammation, or (sometimes) a small tear in a diverticulum. If the tear is large, stool in the colon can spill into the abdominal cavity, causing an infection (abscess) or inflammation in the abdomen.
Since her bowel has been perforated...a surgeon has been called..it actually is the same one who did her gall bladder...more than likely she will be operated on ............in a short time...the Oncologist is in the loop too.....
What now....no Florida for a while....we will find out .....we suppose...how much hospital time and how much recovery time....
So that's about what we know at the moment.....
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We love you both. Be strong for each other. You are in our prayers. We are going to try and clear our schedules to come over for a few days.
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