Is intussusception in children serious?
Written by Hu Qi Feng
Pediatrics
Updated on September 06, 2024
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Intussusception is a life-threatening emergency, and its reduction is an urgent medical treatment that must be performed immediately once diagnosed. Generally, in the early stages of intussusception, the general condition is still good, with normal body temperature and no symptoms of systemic toxicity. As time progresses, the condition worsens, and there may be necrosis of the intestines or peritonitis, with overall health deteriorating. Common severe symptoms include dehydration, high fever, lethargy, coma, and shock from toxicity.
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