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Bowel Obstruction Signs And Symptoms

Health Encyclopedia: Intestinal Obstruction

Alternative Names

Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal

Symptoms

Abdominal fullness, gaseous
Abdominal distention
Abdominal pain and cramping
Vomiting
Failure to pass gas or stool (constipation)
Diarrhea
Breath odor

Signs and tests

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Health Guide

Intestinal obstruction

Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal Prevention Prevention depends on the cause. Treatment of... Read more »

...damage or tissue death occurs in the bowel. Convalescence The time it takes to recover from bowel obstruction surgery depends on the specific operation needed to correct the obstruction... Read more »

Intestinal obstruction repair

...surgery include the following: Bowel leaks Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) Bowel obstruction after surgery Temporary paralysis of the bowel (paralytic... Read more »

Intestinal obstruction

Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal Treatment The objective of treatment is to decompress the... Read more »

Intestinal obstruction repair

Intestinal obstruction repair is surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction. A complete obstruction, no matter what the cause, is a surgical emergency. Alternative Names ... Read more »

Images

Small bowel obstruction - X-ray

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