Can Meckel's Diverticulum Come Back?
Living with a Meckel's Diverticulum People Who Don't Have Symptoms Can Be Monitored by Their Doctor. People Who Have Surgery to Remove the Diverticulum Often...
Living with a Meckel's diverticulum
People who don't have symptoms can be monitored by their doctor. People who have surgery to remove the diverticulum often recover to live a full life. The pouch does not grow back.
What is Meckel's diverticulum symptoms?
What are the symptoms of Meckel's diverticulum?
- Gastrointestinal bleeding (which can be seen in the stool).
- Abdominal pain and cramping.
- Tenderness near the navel (belly button).
- Obstruction of the bowels, a blockage that keeps the contents of the intestines from passing.
Is Meckel's diverticulum serious?
These ulcers can bleed or perforate (rupture), causing intestinal waste products to leak into the abdomen. This can result in a serious abdominal infection called peritonitis. Meckel's diverticulum can also cause intestinal obstruction.