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The pressure created by the walls of the intestine pressing together causes:
The pressure created by the walls of the intestine pressing together causes:
* Decreased blood flow
* Decreased blood flow
* Irritation
* [[Irritation]]
* Swelling
* [[Swelling]]


The intestine can die, and the patient can have significant bleeding. If a hole occurs, [[infection]], [[shock]], and [[dehydration]] can take place very rapidly.
The intestine can die, and the patient can have significant bleeding. If a hole occurs, [[infection]], [[shock]], and [[dehydration]] can take place very rapidly.


The cause of intussusception is not known, although viral infections may be responsible in some cases. Sometimes a [[lymph node]], [[polyp]], or [[tumor]] can trigger the problem. The older the child, the more likely such a trigger will be found.
The cause of intussusception is not known, although viral infections may be responsible in some cases. Sometimes a [[lymph node]], [[polyp]], or [[tumor]] can trigger the problem. The older the child, the more likely such a trigger will be found.

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Causes

Intussusception is caused by part of the intestine being pulled inward into itself. This can block the passage of food through the intestine. If the blood supply is cut off, the segment of intestine pulled inside can die.

The pressure created by the walls of the intestine pressing together causes:

The intestine can die, and the patient can have significant bleeding. If a hole occurs, infection, shock, and dehydration can take place very rapidly.

The cause of intussusception is not known, although viral infections may be responsible in some cases. Sometimes a lymph node, polyp, or tumor can trigger the problem. The older the child, the more likely such a trigger will be found.