What disease is intussusception

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Intussusception mainly occurs in infants, which can be primary or secondary. It has a great impact on children's health. Let's see what intussusception is.

What disease is intussusception

First of all, 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. Different etiology, treatment is different, to be targeted treatment, strive to obtain good therapeutic effect.

Secondly, 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.

Finally: the X-ray examination of air or barium enema showed that the air or barium was blocked at the intussusception, and the barium at the end of the intussusception showed "cup mouth" shape, even "spring" shape shadow.

matters needing attention

Diarrhea should be avoided, especially in autumn. Parents should be on high alert for the occurrence of this disease. At ordinary times, we should pay attention to scientific feeding, moderate hunger and satiety, do not change children's supplementary food at will, and follow the principle of gradual progress.