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What To Know About Intussusception in Children and Adults

Intussusception is a medical condition where one segment of the intestine telescopes into another, potentially causing a blockage. This condition is more common in children, particularly between the ages of 3 months and 3 years, but can also occur in adults. In children, it often leads to sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and sometimes, a palpable mass in the abdomen. Symptoms might also include lethargy, drawing up the legs, and passing "currant jelly" stool, which indicates the presence of blood. The exact cause in children is often unknown, but it can be linked to viral infections, anatomical abnormalities, or the presence of a lead point like a polyp or tumor. In adults, intussusception is usually associated with underlying conditions like tumors, surgical scars, or inflammatory bowel disease. Diagnosis typically involves imaging like ultrasound or CT scans, and treatment generally requires urgent medical intervention, often surgery, to reduce the intussusception or remove any causative lesion. If not treated promptly, it can lead to bowel obstruction, tissue death, and perforation, posing significant health risks.

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