Question 1

what occurs if you have a small bowel obstruction and u don't take any medical treatment for it?

Accepted Answer

If it turns: Into a complete sbo, it can strangulate and cause peritonitis and death.  Other complications such as aspiration of vomitus and electrolyte abnormalities that cause heart problems are also possible.  As you can see, it is best to have medical treatment for any sbo.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for small bowel obstruction?

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See doctor: If you have an acute small bowel obstruction you should get emergency care. There are several possibilities and you will likely need to be hospitalized for at least short period of time since you will likely not be able to eat or drink until issue is resolved.

Question 3

how can adhesions cause small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Think of adhesions: as bands of fibrous scars.  If one happens to form in a location that involves a bowel loop, the loop can be deformed or compressed to the point where the lumen is compromised enough to be obstructed.

Question 4

are adhesions the usual cause of small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

IT'S A RISK FACTOR: Repeated abdominal surgeries might increase the likelihood of developing abdominal adhesions. In simple terms like cobwebs. These can sometimes be the cause of partial or complete bowel obstructions. The mechanism is different because the source is external as compared to a mass growing inside the bowel. Talk to your doctor about your concern.

Question 5

what kind of doctor sees somebody for small bowel obstruction?

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General Surgeon: The management of a small bowel obstruction can be challenging and requires a surgeon so as to "follow" one's course and decide if surgery is necessary.  On the one hand, most obstructions are due to scar tissue from prior surgery and will often get better without surgery;  on the other hand, the intestine can die and lead to life-threatening problems.  Therefore, we have to watch one very closely.

Question 6

what should i not eat so i can avoid small bowel obstruction from scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

No connection: Small bowel obstruction from scar tissue (or adhesions) is caused by scarring that is external to the small intestine, usually caused by previous abdominal surgery or infection. I am not aware that any special diet will increase or decrease the risk of this happening.

Question 7

what is the difference between small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction?

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SIMPLE: Same mechanism just different part of the bowel being affected. Either the small or large bowel.

Question 8

what is the difference between a large bowel obstruction and a small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Different casues: Unfortunately large bowel obstruction, particularly in adults, is almost always due to malignancy. Small bowel obstruction on the other hand more commonly occurs from benign conditions, especially in patients who have had prior abdominal surgery. Both conditions would require an imaging test and likely surgery to repair.

Question 9

i need help with small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Small bowel obstruct: Ion is a medical emergency. It should be treated by confirming the diagnosis, bowel rest, possible decompression with a nasogastric tube on suction. If not resolving within 24 hours, surgical exploration is indicated to avoided ischemic or dead bowel. Do not delay if you think you are obstructed. This is not to be treated t home!

Question 10

what can i do for small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Come to hospital: A small bowel obstruction usually occurs due to scar tissue from prior abdominal surgery, causing the bowel to kink like a garden hose.  If severe, the bowel can die; however, the bowel can (and usually does) unkink itself after a day-or-two of "bowel rest": no food or liquid, IV fluids, and keeping the stomach empty with a ng tube.  This requires close monitoring in the hospital.

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