Patient's question:
Dad got intussusception and is now hospitalized. The doctor has only prescribed intravenous fluids. He's quite busy now and hasn't told us how his condition is. We don't understand this disease at all. How is intussusception treated in adults?Doctor's answer:
Intussusception is a relatively uncommon disease. It primarily occurs in young people. The most common site of this disease is the ileocecal region. In other words, the possibility of the small intestine entering the colon, the small intestine entering the small intestine, or the large intestine entering the large intestine is very small. Due to the diameter of the small intestine, intussusception typically occurs immediately after the small intestine enters the colon. In severe cases, it can lead to intestinal obstruction, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The treatment is initially conservative, with barium enema used to promote intestinal repositioning. If this method is successful, surgical treatment may be considered.