Meckel's Diverticulum Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Meckel's Diverticulum? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Meckel's Diverticulum Risks
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors increase your chances of developing Meckel's diverticulum. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor:
- Gender-Meckel's diverticula occur equally in both men and women; however, men are more likely than women to experience complications.
- Age-Complications from Meckel's diverticula can occur at any age; however, they are more likely to occur in infants and children.
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