Meckel Diverticulum
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Meckel's diverticulum is a small pouch or bulge that some people have from birth in a portion of the small intestine. It is a congenital anomaly present since embryonic development.
Common symptoms: In many cases it causes no complaints and goes unnoticed; when it does cause symptoms, it may be associated with abdominal pain, blood in the stool, or episodes of intestinal inflammation.
When to see a doctor? It is advisable to seek care with severe abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, or other signs that require evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist, the general surgeon, and the pediatric surgeon are the professionals who evaluate this condition. If you have digestive symptoms that worry you, going in for a medical evaluation allows them to be studied properly.
Data on 1,398 doctors who treat meckel diverticulum
Which specialist treats meckel diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum should be evaluated by a pediatric surgeon or a general surgeon, since it may require surgical treatment; a pediatrician can provide initial care in children. A gastroenterologist may get involved in the digestive evaluation. See a doctor if your child has abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.
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Doctors specialized in meckel diverticulum
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Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
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Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is meckel diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum is a small pouch or bulge that some people have from birth in a portion of the small intestine. It is a congenital anomaly present since embryonic development.
Which doctor treats meckel diverticulum?
Meckel's diverticulum should be evaluated by a pediatric surgeon or a general surgeon, since it may require surgical treatment; a pediatrician can provide initial care in children. A gastroenterologist may get involved in the digestive evaluation. See a doctor if your child has abdominal pain or rectal bleeding.