Question 1

can you explain what intussusception is?

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Intestine problem: Intussusception refers to the invagination of a part of the intestine into itself.  It is a common intestinal emergency in children.  Symptoms are usually dramatic with severe abdominal pain, crying and nausea.  Can often be treated without surgery, but the later sometimes is necessary.  It is a true emergency and should be handled as such.

Question 2

what do you recommend for intussusception?

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See doctor: Intussusception occurs infrequently, but hwen iot does it affects infants 3-18 months. The hallmarks are abdominal pain that comes and goes and may leave the infant lethargic in between bouts. Bloody stools or current-jelly stools are what gets the parents attention. A hydrostatic barium or air contrast enema can usually reduce the intussusception 80% of the time. If the enema is unsuccessful surg.

Question 3

how is intussusception diagnosed in a child?

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Rectal bleeding: Classic hallmarks of intussusception in a child are abdominal pain, lethargy and rectal bleeding (currant jelly stools). It is diagnosed with an air-contrast or barium enema. This xray study makes the diagnosis and in 80% of cases also cures the disease by reducing the intussusception.

Question 4

need expert help here. what are intussusception symptoms?

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Vomiting, pain: Nausea and vomiting are prominent symptoms, as well as intermittent cramping abdominal pain. There may also be rectal bleeding/bloody stools, a mass that can be palpated in the abdomen and shortness of breath. Later there may be lethargy and signs of sepsis. This needs to be treated early, so do not delay in seeking medical attention.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: intussusception?

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Telescoping bowel: Intussusception is a condition where the bowel telescopes on itself. It occurs in 0.07% of infants and is most common between 4 - 9 months of age. It produces signs and symptoms of bowel blockage - Vomiting (in 81%), Bloody poos (in 61%) and abdominal pain (59%). The poos are sometimes said to look like red currant jelly.

Ultrasound confirms the diagnosis. Treatment: air enema and/or surgery.

Question 6

any treatment advice on intussusception?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Intussuception can be treated by using a hydrostatic enema with xray or ultrasound guidance. Sometimes surgery is needed.

Question 7

what is the result of xray in intussusception?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the X-ray: A basic x-ray of an abdomen will show some vague abnormalities in the position of air/gas within the bowel. If a specialized procedure called a air contrast barium enema is done, the procedure first verifies the intussusception & then can sometimes fix it. The x-rays  can then verify that the structures of the intestine have returned to normal.

Question 8

intussusception of abdomen, will it heal itself over time?

Accepted Answer

INTUSSUSCEPTION: It is a surgical correction of the abdomen as soon as diagnosed.

Question 9

how long does shallow breathing associated with intussusception last?

Accepted Answer

May not be related: Shallow breathing is typically not associated with intussusception.  Sometimes children with intussusception can have lethargy.  After successful reduction, lethargy should improve quickly.

Question 10

what type(s) of exam(s) are used to determine internal rectal prolapse, and intussusception?

Accepted Answer

Several: Digital rectal exam
sigmoidoscopy after bowel cleansing
colonoscopy after bowel full prep.

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