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A member asked:

My 3.5 yr old had surgery for intussusception last month. he has complained 3x tonight of tummy pain and it woke him up once. should i be concerned ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes. call your MD: Better take to e r , recurrence of intussusception , or telescoping of bowel can occur . Please take to e r they will assess , will make sure it in not a recurrence.And send him home, .

Dr Reyna and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: With any open surgery, there is always the risk of adhesions or scar tissue. These will soften over time. I would follow up with your surgeon.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 5/4/2013

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