As the name suggests, intussusception refers to the combination of certain parts of the large or small intestine. Children under the age of 3 are at high risk of developing this condition. If left untreated, it can cause very serious consequences, ranging from intestinal necrosis to life-threatening situations. So next, let's introduce the symptoms of intussusception in a 3-year-old child.
1. Due to the constantly active nature of the intestine, significant displacement can cause pain in children. Sometimes, under the influence of external forces, the intestines return to normal and there is no pain anymore, so intussusception manifests as paroxysmal. When children are sick, they will cry in pain and cannot do anything else.
2. One of the reasons for treating intestinal intussusception is that the intestinal peristalsis is irregular. Abnormal peristalsis can cause children to constantly vomit. When vomiting is severe, secretions from the intestines, stomach, pancreas, and gallbladder will be vomited out, which is very frightening.
3. If the overlapping intestines are located close to the abdomen, the abdomen will protrude. When the pain disappears and the intestines return to normal without overlapping, the protruding area will no longer be obvious.
When intestinal intussusception is occurring, if the intestinal peristalsis is intense, it can damage the intestinal mucosa. Children not only have excrement but also a lot of blood stains during defecation. So once diagnosed with this disease, it is difficult to recover and requires a long period of recuperation and treatment.
