Intussusception is a condition in which one part of the intestine tunnels into an adjoining section. This eMedTV article offers an overview of intussusception, including information about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Possible causes of intussusception may include viral infections, growths, and long-term diarrhea. As this eMedTV resource explains, the causes of intussusception in children tend to differ from the causes of the condition in adults.
Intussusception symptoms may include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, abdominal distention, and vomiting. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other symptoms of intussusception and explains which symptoms are more likely to affect children.
In the case of intussusception, diagnosis may involve a physical exam and imaging tests, such as CT scans. This eMedTV article explains the steps involved in diagnosing intussusception, which include ruling out other conditions, such as colic.
Intussusception treatment may involve surgery to straighten or remove the involved section of bowel. As this eMedTV article explains, an enema of air or fluid under pressure may be used to treat some cases of intussusception.
One of the most common intussusception symptoms in a young child is abdominal pain. This eMedTV resource discusses other symptoms that may develop in a young child with intussusception, such as diarrhea, fever, and blood or mucus in the stool.
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