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What Can Cause A Severed Intestine In 18 Months Old Child?

my son is 18 months old he was rushed to the er April 27th and they said he had to have emergency surgery for a severed intestine. The surgical doctor is telling it could only be caused from an adult punching him in the stomach or a car accident. Is this true?
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
Yes ! It is true that the intestines could not have severed by their own without some kind of blunt injury. The cause of the injury would not be possible to judge in this case as he is a small child and would not be able to express himself properly. This could also be due to a blunt injury while trying to crawl or stand at bed side. The main pursuance for the present should be towards his complete recovery.

Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.



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General & Family Physician,  Dr. ARUN KUMAR PANDEY, SMO's  Response
Yes. this is the one of the most common reason for severed intestine.
Sudden blown over abdomen/ accident may cause severed intestine.
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What Can Cause A Severed Intestine In 18 Months Old Child?

Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Yes ! It is true that the intestines could not have severed by their own without some kind of blunt injury. The cause of the injury would not be possible to judge in this case as he is a small child and would not be able to express himself properly. This could also be due to a blunt injury while trying to crawl or stand at bed side. The main pursuance for the present should be towards his complete recovery. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.