Diverticulosis, Diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Colon
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Diverticulosis - ✔✔Presence of diverticula in the intestinal wall
Diverticulitis - ✔✔Inflammation of the diverticula
Colonoscopy - ✔✔Diagnostic procedure to visualize the colon
Fluid intake - ✔✔Encouraging and maintaining hydration with 2L of fluid per day
Increased fiber - ✔✔Dietary recommendation to include wheat, fresh fruits, and vegetables
Exercise program - ✔✔Individualized plan to promote physical activity
Bulk laxatives - ✔✔Medication to promote bulky, soft stools
Stool softeners - ✔✔Medication to prevent dry, hard stools
Hernia - ✔✔Weakness in the abdominal wall causing bowel protrusion
Reducible hernia - ✔✔Hernia that can be placed back into the abdominal cavity
Irreducible hernia - ✔✔Hernia that requires immediate surgery
Strangulated hernia - ✔✔Hernia with compromised blood supply
, Hemorrhoids - ✔✔Swollen veins in the anal canal
Internal hemorrhoids - ✔✔Hemorrhoids not visible on inspection
External hemorrhoids - ✔✔Hemorrhoids visible on inspection
Colon cancer - ✔✔Cancer of the colon or rectum
Genetic risk - ✔✔Increased risk due to genetic factors
Colonoscopy - ✔✔Definitive test for diagnosis of colon cancer
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) - ✔✔Blood test to monitor treatment effectiveness and disease
recurrence
Colostomy - ✔✔Creation of an opening in the colon to divert stool
Stoma - ✔✔Artificial opening on the abdominal wall for waste elimination
Stoma complications - ✔✔Potential issues with the colostomy site
Mechanical obstruction - ✔✔Bowel blockage caused by external factors
Nonmechanical obstruction - ✔✔Bowel blockage caused by neuromuscular disturbance
Small bowel obstruction - ✔✔Obstruction in the small intestine
Large bowel obstruction - ✔✔Obstruction in the large intestine
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