What is intussusception

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A few days ago, the baby was very easy to cry, and I didn't know why. Later, I took the baby to the hospital for examination, and I found out that the baby was suffering from intussusception. Now let's share some knowledge about intussusception.

What is intussusception

First, intussusception refers to a segment of intestinal tube inserted into its connected intestinal cavity, which leads to obstruction of intestinal contents. Intussusception accounts for 15% - 20% of intestinal obstruction. There are two types: primary and secondary.

Second, primary intussusception is more common in infants, and secondary intussusception is more common in adults. Most intussusception is from proximal to distal. Reverse intussusception is rare, less than 10% of the total cases.

Third, primary intussusception occurs in the intestines without pathological changes, mostly in children. Children's intestinal peristalsis is active, and intussusception may occur due to intestinal peristalsis disorder at the age of supplementary food.

matters needing attention

Children with intussusception usually diet must pay attention to, a do not feed the child too full, of course, can not let the child too hungry, to pay attention to climate change, increase or decrease clothing at any time, avoid all kinds of easy to induce intestinal peristalsis disorder adverse factors.