In severe cases, or when there is a complete intestinal obstruction, an abdominal mass may be visible. It may be easier to see between painful episodes when the infant or young child is not contracting his or her muscles or pulling knees to the chest.
Sometimes the whole stomach may look bloated or distended.

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