Childhood intussusception is a type of emergency in infants and young children, and this disease is quite complex. The main cause of this disease is the immature development of the child's digestive tract and poor digestive function. If you eat some undigested foods in your daily diet, it will increase the burden on your stomach and intestines, leading to irregular peristalsis and inducing intussusception. So what are the symptoms of pediatric intussusception?
The onset of intussusception is between 2 months and 2 years old, and obese children are more susceptible to this disease. When a child develops intussusception, it is important to seek medical treatment promptly. The best treatment time for pediatric intussusception is within 48 hours, so parents must determine whether their child has intussusception based on the symptoms they experience.
It is actually very simple to determine whether a child has intussusception, as long as the symptoms of intussusception are used to make a preliminary diagnosis. When a child experiences intermittent crying, such as crying every 10-30 minutes, and their expression is particularly painful.
Secondly, the hands will cover the stomach, the face will become pale, and there will always be cold sweat. Moreover, vomiting is more likely to occur when drinking milk, which is significantly different from regular milk consumption. These are common symptoms of intussusception, and some children may also experience abdominal lumps, constipation, bloody stools, and other symptoms.
When parents discover these symptoms in their children, they must promptly take them to the hospital for examination and diagnosis. After being diagnosed with intussusception, it is important to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. The doctor will determine whether surgery is necessary based on the severity of the condition.
