7. Distended Abdomen: A Visibly Perturbing Sign
A distended abdomen, bloating outward, provides a visually striking sign of intussusception. In children, this visible alteration of the abdominal landscape mirrors the physical invagination occurring unseen within, offering a window into the intestinal tumult below.
In adults, the distention might emerge more insidiously, a gradual inflation that silently encroaches upon the norm. The gentle, yet unwavering progression acts as a visual and tactile marker, begging for clinical exploration and understanding.
While the distention indicates an alteration of internal pressures and spatial configurations, it also heralds potential secondary contributors like gas and fluid accumulation, each additional factor offering its own shade of implication in the overarching diagnostic quest.(7)
