A 7-month-old has episodes of severe crying with drawing up of the legs, vomiting and redcurrant-jelly stool. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Intussusception
- Step 1: The picture of redcurrant-jelly stool with colicky pain fits Intussusception.
Answer
Intussusception.
Why not the others: 'Gastroenteritis': it gives watery diarrhoea and vomiting without intermittent colic. 'Meckel diverticulum bleed': it gives painless large bleeding. 'Infantile colic': it is benign evening crying without vomiting or blood.
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