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Intussusception
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What is Intussusception?
Intussusception is a medical emergency where one part of the intestine slides into an adjacent section, similar to how parts of a telescope slide into each other. This “telescoping” can block food or fluid from passing through and cut off blood supply to the affected part of the intestine, leading to tissue damage or infection.
Symptoms of Intussusception
Intussusception typically affects children between 6 months to 3 years of age and presents with:
Sudden, severe abdominal pain (baby may draw knees to chest and cry)
Intermittent pain episodes followed by periods of weakness
Vomiting, sometimes bile-stained
Red currant jelly stools (a mix of blood and mucus)
Abdominal swelling
Lethargy or unresponsiveness
These symptoms require immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications like bowel perforation or sepsis.
Diagnosis and Treatment in Ghaziabad
At our Ghaziabad center, we use abdominal ultrasound and X-rays to confirm the diagnosis of intussusception. If caught early, non-surgical treatment is often successful.
Treatment options include:
Air or contrast enema: A non-invasive procedure that can both diagnose and treat intussusception by gently unfolding the telescoped intestine.
Surgery: If enema fails or complications like perforation arise, surgical intervention is needed to manually reduce the intussusception and, if necessary, remove damaged segments of the bowel.
Why Choose Us?
Emergency pediatric care available 24/7 in Ghaziabad
Expert pediatric surgical team
Modern imaging and minimally invasive procedures
Post-procedure monitoring and supportive care
