Question

__________ is a condition whereby the wall of the intestines, mainly the large intestines, weakens, resulting in a sac-like outpocketing in the mucosae and submucosa. The diameter of the outpocketed area is generally 5-15 mm, but the depth of the outpocketed area can vary, depending on the degree of weakness in the intestinal wall.

Answer 1

The answer is Diverticulitis or Diverticular disease. This condition is most commonly seen on elders. The intestinal walls weaken due to aging, causing the out-pocketing or bulging of the mucosa. The sac could cause fistula, perforation, and stricture. The most common symptom is rectal bleeding.