Medical Science · Pediatrics

A 9-month-old infant presents with sudden colicky abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and drawing up of legs. A sausage-shaped mass is palpated in the right upper quadrant, and stool contains mucus and blood ('current jelly' stool). What is the most appropriate initial management for this condition?

Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View

1Hydrostatic reduction using a contrast/water enema✓
2Oral rehydration therapy and monitoring
3Broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics only
4Immediate exploratory laparotomy

Correct answer

Hydrostatic reduction using a contrast/water enema

Download Single Question PDF

Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.

👥

Share with Friends & Study Groups

Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!

Online Test Series

Preparing for Medical Science?

Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.

Start Free Mock Test →

Chapter Practice

Want more practice questions on Pediatrics?

Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.

Practice Pediatrics MCQs →

Recommended practice questions in Medical Science · Pediatrics

Browse More Medical Science →

Which of the following events is considered a major turning point that fueled Indian nationalism during British rule due to its brutal nature and widespread condemnation?

Solve Question→

Which of the following events is considered the first major peasant uprising against the British in India?

Solve Question→

A 9-month-old infant presents with sudden colicky abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and drawing up of legs. A sausage-shaped mass is palpated in the right upper quadrant, and stool contains mucus and blood ('current jelly' stool). What is the most appropriate initial management for this condition?

Download Single Question PDF

Share with Friends & Study Groups

Preparing for Medical Science?

Practice by Subject

Practice by Exam

Topic-Wise Solved Questions

A 9-month-old infant presents with sudden colicky abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and drawing up of legs. A sausage-shaped mass is palpated in the right upper quadrant, and stool contains mucus and blood ('current jelly' stool). What is the most appropriate initial management for this condition?

Download Single Question PDF

Share with Friends & Study Groups

Preparing for Medical Science?

Related Practice Questions

Practice by Subject

Practice by Exam

Topic-Wise Solved Questions