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Stomachache
Have nausea
Face is pale
Bloating
Blood in stool
Stomachache gets worse when pressed
Nausea improves with vomiting
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What is Intussusception?
A condition where a segment of the intestines "telescopes" into another. This can cause the intestine walls to die, so prompt medical attention is needed. It is associated with certain genetic conditions and growths, but often no clear cause is found.
Typical Symptoms of Intussusception
- Blood in stool
- Stomach or abdominal pain that comes and goes
- Bloody, sticky stool resembling strawberry jam or currant jelly
- A lump in my abdomen
- Changes in mood and consciousness (irritability, confusion, low energy)
- Stomach pain that worsens when the stomach is pressed
- Nausea or vomiting
- Irritability / bad mood
Diagnostic Questions for Intussusception
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Have you noticed any blood in your stool?
- Do you experience stomach or abdominal pain that comes and goes?
- Do you have bloody, sticky stool resembling strawberry jam or currant jelly?
- Do you have a lump in your abdomen?
- Have you been experiencing any mood or consciousness changes such as irritability, confusion, or low energy?
Treatment of Intussusception
Emergency medical treatment is required. Options include a water or air enema (performed by a specialist), or surgery. While waiting for procedures, fluids are given through a needle in the vein, and antibiotics may be needed to prevent infection.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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