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Can it be possible to have a intussusception and not have all the really bad symptoms?
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Yes,: Especially if it is intermittent and does not cause complete obstruction. Symptoms also vary by location.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Yes: Intussusceptions occur all the time and resolve spontaneously. It occurs commonly in babies under 1 year of age. Rarely is there a cause. In older patients, when it occurs and does not resolve on its own, there is usually a cause and will need operative intervention.
Answered 12/28/2013
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