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The symptoms of Intussusception can vary in children. In some cases the child may suddenly start crying and pull his legs towards his stomach due to extreme abdominal pain. This pain tend to come and go in intervals of 10 to 20
minutes. In between these colic episodes a child seems to be well. This abdominal pain could be accompanied by persistent vomiting. Vomit can be bilious (greenish-yellow in color.)
Watery stools may accompany vomiting. After 12 to 24 hours the watery stools may turn bloody and mucus-like referred to as “currant jelly” stool. In some cases a child may pass no stool at all. Fever starts to develop in the later phase of the condition. A child will go into shock, turning pale, sweaty and lethargic.
At the start of the condition the abdomen will not feel tender and still be soft. As the condition progresses the stomach will become tender and swollen.
Intussusception is diagnosed and confirmed by doing a abdominal X-ray. A air-contrast enema can also be done but does carry risks such as perforation of the intestines.
Treatment begins with a nasogastric tube that is inserted through the nose into the stomach. A IV drip will be inserted to replace fluids and treat dehydration.
Intussusception can be treated in one of two ways. Firstly by doing a air enema. This carries risks of bowel tearing and is normally not chosen as a treatment for young children.
Most cases of Intussusception are treated by surgery. If need be dead tissue can be removed from the intestines. If the treatment is timely a child normally recovers well.
There is a slight possibility that Intussusception may reoccur.