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Intussusception is suspected if there is sudden and severe abdominal pain; blood and mucous in the stool; and vomiting. Abdominal X-rays are usually taken to confirm the diagnosis. A barium enema is also used for diagnosis. Barium, a heavy, radio-opaque dye, is administered through the rectum. It fills the bowel, and allows for visualization of the bowel by X-rays. This procedure is sometimes successful in correcting the problem, since the weight of the barium in the bowel frequently reduces the telescoped bowel. If intussusception is diagnosed and not corrected by a barium enema, surgery is necessary immediately to prevent complications (such as an obstruction, gangrenous bowel, or peritonitis).
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