Diverticular Disease Often Occurs With

question 36

Multiple Choice

Diverticular disease often occurs with:

• A)a bacterial infection.
• B)aging.
• C)constipation.
• D)food intolerances.
• E)hypertension.

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Definitions:

Aspirin

An over-the-counter medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and, at low doses, to prevent blood clots.

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Bleeding that occurs within the gastrointestinal tract; can be from the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or colon.

Early Renal Failure

A medical condition characterized by a decline in kidney function before it progresses to end-stage renal disease.

Ibuprofen

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.