What it means
A late and classic sign of intussusceptionin-tuh-suh-SEP-shunA condition in which one part of the intestine slides into the part next to it, like a telescope.intus withinsuscept to take upFull entry in infants and young children, when part of the bowel telescopes into the next part and its lining is damaged. It often comes after episodes of sudden, severe belly pain in which the child draws up the knees and cries, then seems well between attacks.
For the nurse
Report it at once and save the diaper or stool for the provider to see. A normal brown stool after treatment is a good sign that the bowel has gone back into place.
At a glance
| Also written | currant jelly stool, currant-jelly stool, currant-jelly stools |
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Related terms
intussusception
A condition in which one part of the intestine slides into the part next to it, like a telescope.
Dance sign
An empty, hollow feeling in the lower right abdomen when it is pressed.