Intussusception is an emergency condition caused by the intestine sliding into itself, most commonly seen in children aged 6 months to 3 years. Sudden, intermittent crying episodes, vomiting, and stool with a strawberry jam-like appearance are the most important symptoms. The child cries intensely, draws the legs up to the abdomen, calms down after a few minutes, and then the pain starts again.

For definitive diagnosis, abdominal ultrasonography is the gold standard. In children diagnosed early, treatment is possible without surgery through air or fluid reduction (enema). If treatment is delayed, bowel circulation may be compromised, so if a combination of intermittent severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody stool is seen, the emergency department should be consulted without losing time.