What Is Intussusception?

What is Intussusception?

Intussusception is a serious disorder in which part of the intestine either the small intestine or colon slides into another part of the intestine. The obstruction can cause swelling & inflammation that can lead to tearing of the intestines.

Symptoms of Intussusception-

• Severe abdominal pain that comes and goes
• Stool mixed with blood and mucus A lump in the abdomen
• Swollen abdomen
• An urgent need to move your bowels
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Fever
• Dehydration
• Lethargy

Causes of Intussusception-

• Viral infection
• A noncancerous growth or a cancerous tumor in the intestine
• Scar-like tissue in the intestine (adhesions)
• Surgical scars in the small intestine or colon
• Long-term (chronic) diarrhea

Risk factors of Intussusception-

• Children younger than 1 year
• Boys are more affected than girls
• History of intussusceptions
• Abnormal intestinal formation at birth

Complications of Intussusception-

• Peritonitis
• Shock 

Diagnosis of Intussusception-

Diagnosis of Intussusception involves the following tests:

• A physical exam
• Blood or urine tests
• Ultrasound
• X-ray and CT scan
• Air or barium enema

Precautions & Prevention of Intussusception-

Intussusception generally can’t be prevented.

Treatment of Intussusception

• Homeopathic Treatment of Intussusception
• Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Intussusception
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Intussusception
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Intussusception
• Surgical Treatment of Intussusception
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Intussusception
• Other Treatment of Intussusception

Homeopathic Treatment of Intussusception-

Homeopathy relieves pain and other complaints by relieving obstruction. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of intussusceptions are:

• Ars
• Bell
• Plumbum
• Colch
• Coloc
• Lyco
• Verat 

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Intussusception-

When your child arrives at the hospital, fluids are given through an intravenous (IV) line. Your child’s doctor may recommend barium or air enema. This can correct the telescoping intestine and successfully treat intussusception. If an enema works, further treatment is usually not necessary.

Surgical Treatment of Intussusception-

If the intestine is torn or if an enema is unsuccessful in correcting the problem, surgery is necessary. The surgeon will free the portion of the intestine that is trapped, clear the obstruction and, if necessary, remove any of the intestinal tissue that has died.