Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Intussusception happens when a part of your intestines folds back on itself. Around 90% of intussusception cases occur in children under 3, while only 5% occur in ...

Short bowel syndrome is an extremely rare disease of the intestines. Only about 10,000 to 20,000 people in the U.S. have it, including adults and children. Here’s what you should know.