The first sign of intussusception is usually sudden, loud crying caused by
An infant with severe abdominal pain may draw the knees to the chest while crying.
Other symptoms include:
- Bloody, mucus-like bowel movement, sometimes called a "currant jelly" stool
- Fever
- Shock (
pale color,lethargy , sweating) - Stool mixed with blood and mucus
- Vomiting
Signs and tests
Your doctor will perform a thorough examination, which may reveal a
Tests may include:
Abdominal x-ray - Air or contrast
enema
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Review Date: 04/26/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
