Left untreated, acute appendicitis progresses to rupture and general infection of the abdomi nal cavity and become life threatening. Symptoms usually, but not always, include low grade fever. It usually requires surgical correction. Intussusception - a telescoping of the intestine that causes edema and a reduced blood flow to the intestinal wall. Pain is severe causing the child to scream and draw knees to chest.
Timely treatment is imperative.
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea. Timely treatment is important due to the risk of complications such as kidney problems and anemia. Bezoars - Nondigestible foreign material present in the stomach or intestine and categorized by content. Complications are mechanical and traumatic causing interference with peristalsis and obstruction. Traumatic complications arise from irritation to gastrointestinal mucosa resulting in ulceration, perforation, peritonitis, and hemorrhage.