Current jelly-like stools containing blood and mucus among a 3-month to 3-year-old child is suspected to have:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine telescopes into another, leading to intestinal obstruction. It is commonly seen in infants and young children, presenting with colicky abdominal pain and “currant jelly” stools, which are a mix of blood and mucus.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Hirschsprung’s disease – Causes chronic constipation due to absent ganglion cells, but not jelly-like stools.
· (b) Abdominal hernia – Typically presents with a bulge; not associated with blood/mucus in stool.
· (c) Meckel’s diverticulum – May cause painless bleeding but not jelly-like stools.
· (d) Intussusception – Correct answer. Classic symptom includes currant jelly stools.