Bowel Obstruction

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.

Additional Info

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disorders Office of Communications and Public Liaison Building 31, Room 9A04 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560 Bethesda, MD 20892-2560 Phone: (301) 496-4000 E-Mail: niddk_inquiries@nih.gov http://www.niddk.nih.gov/

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) P.O. Box 3099 Arlington, VA 22302 http://www.acg.gi.org/

American Gastroenterological Association 4930 Del Ray Ave. Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: (301) 654-2055 Fax: (301) 654-5920 http://www.gastro.org/