intussusception

The estimated risk is 1 intussusception case per 100,000 infants.

What can I do at home to relieve symptoms of intussusception?

Intussusception is most common in children and rarely affects adults.

The cause of intussusception in children is not known in most cases.

Intussusception can be hard to diagnose, because symptoms may come and go.

Treatment for intussusception varies depending on age and the extent of the problem.

Smaller lesions can act as a so-called "lead point" for intussusception.

If intussusception is not treated, the intestine may become blocked.

If your child has symptoms of intussusception, call your doctor right away.

When intussusception or any other severe medical problem is suspected, the person must be taken to a hospital immediately.

Symptoms of intussusception in children usually appear suddenly and include:

Relapse of the intussusception after treatment is a problem.

In 2001 I had an emergency surgery for intussusception of the small intestine.

The causes of intussusception have not been clearly established and are very poorly understood.

Rates of intussusception may also vary according to socioeconomic status in developing country.

Intussusception means that one part of the intestine has folded into itself, like a telescope.

Intussusception is often suspected based on history and physical exam, including observation of Dance's sign.

Intussusception is important because it is a reorganization of existing cells.

The intermediary stages would be gradually increasing sizes of intussusception.

In developing countries, patterns of intussusception may be quite variable and different from developed countries.

"This is a bit of dead bowel all telescoped together - an intussusception.

Symptoms may be chronic, suggesting partial obstruction or intussusception.

Intussusception: Occurring mostly in children, the small intestine can collapse into itself like a telescope.

Intussusception is rare and of unknown cause, although some studies have hinted at a link to other viruses.