Meckel Diverticulitis is a swelling or development of a small, pouch-formed abrasion or fissure in the wall of your small intestine. This inborn pouch is found in approximately two percent of individuals. Once it erupts it may resemble appendicitis and cause pain in the stomach, bleeding or any other gastrointestinal complications. Complications can be prevented by a timely diagnosis.
The first symptoms of Meckel Diverticulitis are not clearly apparent but pneumonia may develop later due to inflammation:
Diverse factors may cause inflammation of a Meckel diverticulum:
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A desiccated version of diverticulitis is the Meckel Diverticulitis; the Meckel-diverticulum is a lysed small intestinal congenital pouch that can become sore and trigger other digesty symptoms.
This is generally diagnosed through a CT/ultrasound scan of the body, blood tests are done to rule out inflammation as well as infection.
The barrier may trigger the condition by a bacterial infection, obstruction in the pouch, ulceration in the diverticulum, or a deficiency in the supply of blood to the area.
Even mild cases can be treated with antibiotics and supportive care but most patients need the surgical resection of the diverticulum to avoid recurrence and complicational issues.
The relief is felt within 2-3 days when the patient is engaged in the post-operational period, and the restoration of the normal functions of the body requires 1-2 weeks, depending on the overall health of the person.
Yes. Approximately 2 percent of the population have a diverticulum of Meykel and a very small number of those diverticulitis and other symptoms.
No it is not directly inherited. You are born with the diverticulum and not in a determined fashion in a family and unpredictably.
Relaxation of cases may cause deadly complications that are complicated by abscess, intestinal perforation, internal bleeding and peritonitis, and all of these necessitate emergency treatment.
GastroDoxs in Houston provides skilled gastroenterologists and surgical specialists that specialize in diagnosis and cure of Meckel Diverticulitis using the most modern tools and technology.
We are comprehensive, fast and precise in diagnosis, tailored with treatment plans, surgical procedures which are minimally invasive and a caring and supportive crew of ensuring your comfort and recovery.
