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Intussusception - Home Treatment

If your child has symptoms of intussusception, home treatment is not appropriate. Take the child to your health professional immediately for a physical exam. If your child has episodes of severe abdominal pain, you may need to take him or her for emergency evaluation.

If your child has had an enema to correct intussusception, watch for signs that the intussusception has recurred. The symptoms may be the same as those from the first episode, which generally include irritability, recurring abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea or irregular stools that may contain blood and mucus, and a swollen or tender abdomen.

If your child has had surgery for intussusception, talk with your health professional about your child's care. Usually after this surgery, parents need to:

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Last Updated: August 22, 2006
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