K57.8: Diverticular disease of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess

Diverticular disease of the intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess, is a specific condition that occurs when small bulging sacs or pouches, known as diverticula, develop in the digestive tract, usually in the colon or large intestine. When these diverticula become inflamed or infected, it can lead to a perforation or hole in the colon. This can create an abscess, which is a swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including severe and sudden abdominal pain, fever, and an overall feeling of being unwell. The progression of this disease can be fast, and if left untreated, an abscess or perforation can have serious complications such as spreading the infection to other parts of the body.

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