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Intussusception
A condition in which part of the bowel collapses into itself in a way similar to closing a telescope.
Is a type of:Bowel obstruction
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Rare | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Rare |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Lower abdomen, Abdomen, Upper abdomen
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