What does diverticulosis mean?

Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticula are small, bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system.

Is diverticulosis a cancer?

Fortunately, diverticulosis does not lead to cancer. Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed. This condition usually produces localized abdominal pain, tenderness to touch and fever. A person with diverticulitis may also experience nausea, vomiting, shaking, chills or constipation.

Is diverticulosis related to colon cancer?

BACKGROUND. Colonic diverticulosis is a common disease, and the coexistence of colonic diverticulosis and colorectal cancer is often seen clinically. It is very rare that colon cancer arises from the mucosa of a colonic diverticulum.

Can diverticulitis cause lesions?

After diverticulitis resolves We also can rule out the presence of abnormal lesions such as polyps or cancer. In rare cases, people can present with what appears to be diverticulitis, but can turn out to be colon cancer.

Can diverticula be removed during colonoscopy?

A polyp found during colonoscopy in patients with colonic diverticular disease may be removed by endoscopic polypectomy with electrosurgical snare, a procedure associated with an incidence of perforation of less than 0.05%.

How often should you have a colonoscopy if you have diverticulosis?

How often should you have a colonoscopy with diverticulosis? You’ll probably need a colonoscopy every 5 to 8 years if you have diverticulosis. Your doctor will let you know how often you need a colonoscopy if you have diverticulosis depending on the severity of your symptoms.

What does it mean to have diverticulosis in the colon?

Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when small pouches, or sacs, form and push outward through weak spots in the wall of your colon.

How is diverticulitis diagnosed in an asymptomatic patient?

Colonic diverticulosis is the presence of one or more diverticula in the colon. Most diverticula are asymptomatic, but some become inflamed or bleed. Diagnosis is by colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, barium enema, CT, or MRI. Asymptomatic diverticulosis requires no treatment.

What are excavated lesions in a colonoscopy?

Excavated lesions are defects in the mucosa of the bowel. The pathology might reveal these lesions to be part of your problems. I know it is difficult to wait for the path reports but seems like that is what you will need to do.

What do you need to know about diverticulitis and perforation?

This is diverticulitis. It’s treated with rest, fluids, and antibiotics. The infection can spread and an abscess can form. A specialist will need to drain the pus. A perforation (a hole along the stomach wall) can occur. It’s rare, but life-threatening and requires immediate surgery. You can get a diverticular hemorrhage. This is rare.