You may be able to reduce your risk of some forms of bowel obstruction by modifying your diet and lifestyle. For example:
To help prevent colorectal cancer, eat a balanced diet low in fat with plenty of vegetables and fruits, don't smoke, and see your doctor for colorectal cancer screening once a year after age 50.
To help prevent hernias, avoid heavy lifting, which increases pressure inside the abdomen and may force a section of intestine to...
We spoke extensively about the surgical treatment options for OSA in our last blog. I wanted to hit upon one last type of surgery and... Read more »
In our most recent blog, we were talking about positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, which usually takes the for of continuous positive... Read more »
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Bile duct obstruction is a blockage in the tubes that carry bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine.See also:Acute... Read more »
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Surgical ProceduresSurgery -- as a last resort -- may help some patients with COPD. Coverage for such procedures varies among insurance carriers. A... Read more »
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Paralytic ileus; Intestinal volvulus; Bowel obstruction; Ileus; Pseudo-obstruction - intestinal; Colonic ileus Prevention Prevention... Read more »
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Intestinal obstruction repair is surgery to relieve a bowel obstruction. A bowel obstruction is when the contents of the intestines cannot pass... Read more »
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Small bowel resection is surgery to remove part or all of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased. The... Read more »