I learned a new word today - Intussusception

Intussusception occurs when one portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope. When this occurs, it can create a blockage in the bowel, with the walls of the intestines pressing against one another. This, in turn leads to swelling, inflammation, and decreased blood flow to the part of the intestines involved. This is pretty rare for adults. Most often it happens in small children.

 I just spent 24 hours in the Emerg Department with severe abdominal pain and nausea.
Fortunately for me this was found during a CT scan early out. They were able to manually manipulate and free the blockage today. That does not mean that it will not happen again.
This could have turned into emergency surgery. I have had a lot of abdominal surgeries so a lot of scar tissue and adhesions exist. I have had a couple of other incidents of sever abdominal pain where when I lay down I can see a bulge. I have in the past been able to work out those kinks and the pain subsides.
I also seem to have a recurring hernia in the belly button area.
Don't ignore those symptoms folks.

Linda

Wow, you're the first adult I've heard of with it. I'm glad the CT found it.

That is a pretty big word, and obviously a pretty big worry.  Hopefully it will straighten itself out and not give you any more trouble.

Glad they found out what was wrong! Hope you are feeling better

Sorry to hear this Linda! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I had this as well back in June. Surgeon explained that as we shrink on the outside, so do our insides and things got a little slack and thats what allows the bowel to bascially slip inside itself. It was no fun! Glad they were able to help you out quickly.
Cher

Glad they caught it!  Hope you feel better quickly.

Oh, that is rare in adults and very nasty.  Glad they caught it quick.  Get better soon

Hope you feel better soon.

 Thank god they found that.  I hope you're back on your feet soon and I reallllly hope that doesn't happen again.