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Approximately 98% of people afflicted with Meckel's diverticulum are [[asymptomatic]]. If symptoms do occur, they typically appear before the age of two. | Approximately 98% of people afflicted with Meckel's diverticulum are [[asymptomatic]]. If symptoms do occur, they typically appear before the age of two. | ||
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Overview
Approximately 98% of people afflicted with Meckel's diverticulum are asymptomatic. If symptoms do occur, they typically appear before the age of two.
History and Symptoms
The most common presenting symptom is painless rectal bleeding, followed by intestinal obstruction, volvulus and intussusception. Occasionally, Meckel's diverticulitis may present with all the features of acute appendicitis. Also, severe pain in the upper abdomen is experienced by the patient along with bloating of the stomach region. At times, the symptoms are so painful such that they may cause sleepless nights with extreme pain in the abdominal area.