Intussusception

What is intussusception?

• A condition where the intestines are too short

• The folding of one part of the intestine into another

• A form of intestinal infection

• A condition where the stomach inflates abnormally

Intussusception is most commonly seen in which age group?

• Newborns

• Adults

• Toddlers and young children

• Elderly adults

Which diagnostic method is commonly used to identify intussusception?

• X-ray

• Ultrasound

• CT scan

• Blood test

What is a potential complication of untreated intussusception?

• Intestinal perforation

• Diabetes

• Heart failure

• Kidney stones

Common symptom of intussusception ?

• Abdominal pain , vomiting, and red currant stool.

• Frequent urination and fever

• Constipation

• Sudden weight lose

What does the target sign on ultrasound indicate in intussusception ?

• A normal intestinal fold

• Fluid build up in the intestine

• A section of the bowel telescoping into another

• Air in the abdominal