Intestinal obstruction

An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines. Symptoms includeSevere abdominal pain or cramping Vomiting Bloating Loud bowel sounds Swelling of the abdomen Inability to pass gas ConstipationA complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery.NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

bowel obstruction
fecal impaction
intestinal volvulus
intussusception
paralytic ileus
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Patient with history of Acute intestinal obstruction with ischemic bowel disease who was operated for Laprotomy with Sma...See More

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Mch.14yrs. Clinical case of Sub acute intestinal obstruction. Barium enema x -ray.

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Retention of barium in caecum suggest incomplete evacuation Subacute colonic intestinal obstruction likely in rt hypochodrium


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