Listen to our pronunciation guide to learn how to say "intussusception" with confidence. 🔊 Intussusception is a disorder in which one segment of the intestine slides into another, much like the parts of a telescope. Discover more here: https://mrkmnls.co/3L3xd8D | Merck Manual Consumer

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INTUSSUSCEPTION REVIEW follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education Intussusception occurs when a segment of the colon telescopes into another portion ⚠️Causes/Risk Factors Unknown, but most common in: → Age 3-24 months → Meckel’s diverticulum → Celiac disease → Cystic fibrosis → Recent viral infection ⭐️ Symptoms → Red currant jelly stool → Severe colicky abdominal pain (child may draw legs to abdomen during episodes) → Vomiting → Diarrhea → Sausage-shaped mass in the upper abdomen ✅Dia