Bowel Obstruction Care Plans
- Bowel Obstruction
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
When To Call A Professional
Call your doctor immediately if you have any symptoms of bowel obstruction.
Prognosis
The outlook depends on the cause of your bowel obstruction, your age, whether you have any other illnesses (especially heart, lung or kidney problems), and the timing of your treatment. Obstruction not associated with cancer has a very good prognosis, especially in otherwise healthy people.
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Intestinal obstruction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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