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Deborah L Ellison¹

¹Austin Peay State University, School of Nursing, 601 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37043, USA.

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Diverticular disease causes numerous hospitalizations annually in the US. Acute diverticulitis, an inflammation of the diverticulum, often presents with persistent abdominal pain and is managed with antibiotics and a clear liquid diet.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Diverticular disease affects a significant portion of the US population, leading to substantial healthcare utilization.
It is the third most common cause of gastrointestinal hospitalization and the primary reason for elective colon surgery.
Acute diverticulitis, an inflammation of diverticula, can be symptomatic or asymptomatic.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the epidemiology and common clinical presentation of diverticular disease and acute diverticulitis.
To outline the typical medical management strategies for acute diverticulitis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature and epidemiological data on diverticular disease.
Description of clinical manifestations and standard treatment protocols for acute diverticulitis.

Main Results:

Diverticular disease leads to approximately 300,000 US hospitalizations yearly, accounting for 1.5 million inpatient days.
Acute diverticulitis is characterized by persistent abdominal pain, often cramping and constant.
Medical management typically involves antibiotics and a clear liquid diet.

Conclusions:

Diverticular disease represents a significant public health burden in the United States.
Acute diverticulitis is a common condition requiring hospitalization, with abdominal pain as a primary symptom.
Current treatment focuses on antibiotics and dietary modifications.