Meckel's Diverticulosis Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Meckel's Diverticulosis?
Meckel's diverticulum is a congenital (present at birth) bulge in the lower part of the small intestine, which is a remnant of the umbilical cord.
Typical Symptoms of Meckel's Diverticulosis
Blood in stool
Black, shiny stool
Fever
Abdominal pain
Stressed over daily life
Child's stomach is intolerably or unbearably painful
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Sharp, stabbing stomach / abdominal pain when walking
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Meckel's Diverticulosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have blood in your stool?
Are your stools black and shiny like hair?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a stomach ache?
Do you feel stressed or unhappy about going to work or school?
Treatmentof Meckel's Diverticulosis
Meckel's diverticulum usually does not require treatment if there are no symptoms. However, surgery to remove the diverticulum may be recommended if bleeding occurs.
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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