Adult gastrointestinal fold(VOLVULUS) and young children gastrointestinal fold- INTUSUSSEPTION

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The problem of gastrointestinal folding can occur in a person of any age, where in an adult gastrointestinal fold is known as VOLVULUS and in young children is known as INTUSUSSEPTION.

 DIFFERENT CAUSES THAT CAN CONTRIBUTE AN OCCURANCE OF THIS PROBLEM

 ✓ Getting constipation for a long time (permanent condition) which is known as Chronic Constipation

 ✓ Infected by Gastrointestinal worms commonly known as Round worms

 ✓ Staying longer without eating Food

 ✓ Previous gastrointestinal surgery done

 ✓ Use of Laxatives in bulk

 ✓ Age can also contribute to the problem

 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THIS PROBLEM INCLUDES;

 - Abdomen swelling on one side

 - Stomach fullness

 - Abscence of defecation

 - Dehydration signs and symptoms

 - Fever

 - High Heart rate

 - Severe abdominal pain especially if you try to hold it

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