Dear Sir , 74 Years Female Patient Known Case Of

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2019

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Question : Dear Sir , 74 years female patient known case of Hyperacidity since many years Taking Syp. Reflux (BD) infrequently , Colonoscopy done a week ago shows left sided diverticular disease , please guide us significance of Colonoscopy reports , exact diagnosis & prognosis of the disease .

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload the report

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Kindly upload the complete report of colonoscopy.
Regards
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

dear Sir , report already attached & again re-attached

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer is given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for uploading the report.
She seems to have diverticulosis.

This is normally seen in elderly individuals on the left side large intestine.
Diverticulosis is nothing but small outpouxhings in the wall of the intestine.

Decreased intake of fibers usually leads to it.
Most often it remains silent.

Sometimes it may get infected/inflamed causing abdominal pain and rarely it may bleed.
She has to take a high fiber diet (lots of vegetables and fruits), if needed fiber supplements and also drink enough fluids.

Having good bowel movements with adequate fiber intake is the treatment for diverticulosis.

Already formed diverticula will not disappear.

The treatment is just to prevent the worsening of the condition and prevent complications.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee