A newborn has been diagnosed as having intussusception. The mother is worried that she caused this by something she did or did not do during pregnancy. The nurse will tell the mother that in most cases the cause of intussusception is due to:

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Intussusception is most often idiopathic, meaning its cause is unknown. While certain conditions like polyps or viruses can sometimes lead to intussusception, the majority of cases, especially in infants, do not have a clearly identified cause. Drug use in pregnancy is not typically associated with intussusception.

A Newborn Has Been Diagnosed as Having Intussusception