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Intussusception

Intussusception

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A condition in which part of the bowel collapses into itself in a way similar to closing a telescope.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Bowel obstruction

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Rare
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Rare
Senior
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

Symptoms

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Irritability
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Intussusception
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Intussusception

Surgery

Surgery

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