Symptoms of MECKEL'S DIVERTICULITIS
Abdominal pain may develop if Meckel's diverticulum is inflamed or infected. The pain is commonly in the right lower abdomen, similar to that of appendicitis. Bleeding may occur from an ulcer of the diverticulum. Under these conditions, black, tarry stools may occur. There may be shortness of breath, weakness, pallor and rapid heart beat if sufficient blood loss occurs. Severe inflammation of Meckel's diverticulum can lead to bowel obstruction with nausea, vomiting, abdominal swelling and abdominal pain.
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