Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

1. Labs

   • Blood culture
   • Fecal Occult Blood
   • CBC
   • Urinalysis

2. Diagnostics

   • X-ray
   • Sigmoidoscopy
   • Colonoscopy
   • CT

3. Diet

   • NPO
   • Avoid Seeds/Nuts
   • ↓ Fat
   • ↓ Red Meat
   • Clear Liquid Diet as tolerated
   • Semisolid Diet as tolerated

4. Teach

   • ↑ Dietary Fiber
     • Legumes
       • Whole Grains
       • Fruits
       • Vegetables
   • ↑ Regular Exercise
   • ↑ Fluids
   • weight reduction

5. Pain

   • Analgesics
   • Antispasmodics
   • Stool Softeners
   • Bed Rest

6. Complications

   • Hemorrhage
   • Obstruction
   • Peritonitis
   • Fistula
   • Infection

7. Surgery

   • Colon Resection