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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Signs And Symptoms Of Intestinal Obstruction

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 »
Intestinal obstruction repair
...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 »
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