Question 1

what are bowel obstruction symptoms?

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Bowel obstruction: Bowel obstruction, like its name suggests, means that part of your one-way gastrointestional tract is blocked. This means you will have constipation, greenish vomit with digested food (because the food cannot pass through your tract), pain in your belly and also might cause your belly to look like it is swelling. If you cannot pass gas, pass feces and you see the signs above, see your doctor.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of bowel obstruction?

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Pain & vomiting: Diffuse cramping abdominal pains, recurrent vomiting, abdomen may become distended, lack of bowel movement. Usually the person would also have a history of some type of prior abdominal surgery.

Question 3

what symptoms does someone with bowel obstruction have?

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Numerous: Usually abdominal pain, distention of the abdomen, nausea, vomitting, no bm or flatus for longer than normal. Most patient will also have a history of prior abdominal surgery of some kind as most obstructions are due to ssurgical adhesions. However tumors, benign or malignant can also cause obstruction as well as strictures from inflammation. Get checked.

Question 4

i was wondering what are some symptoms, diagnoses and causes of bowel obstruction?

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Bowel obstruction: Mainly these include abdominal pain , distention (swelling), nausea, vomiting

treatment varies and can either include nasogastric decompression and hydration to surgical intervention.

Question 5

what are signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction?

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Crampy pain, nausea: Bowel obstruction usually begins with loss of appetite and crampy pain in the abdomen. Usually, bowel gas and bowel movements slow down, and in some cases completely stop. Since food and saliva can't go anywhere, vomiting usually occurs. Most people who have a bowel obstruction have had previous surgery.

Question 6

describe signs and symptoms of a bowel obstruction?

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See below: Abdominal pain, bloating, cramping and pressure, vomiting, lack of bowel movement. Usually associated with scar tissue from past surgery. Need to be examined by a doctor to differentiate from severe constipation.

Question 7

i just had a bowel obstruction and surgery for the first time in my life dr said should have never happened.  a week later i am having same symptoms c?

Accepted Answer

See your Dr: If you are developing the same symptoms as before the surgery you should see your surgeon or ER doctor as soon as possible.  It's unlikely you have another bowel obstruction and more likely your bowels have not "woken up" completely yet, but to be sure you should have some x-rays at the very least.

Question 8

bowel obstruction symptoms and treatment, what to do?

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If truly obstructed: this can be a medical emergency and needs diagnosis immediately and prompt treatment initiation.  Go to the ER if you can't be seen today by your doctor.

Question 9

are the symptoms of small bowel obstruction bad?

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YES: Small bowel obstruction can be dangerous and deadly if not treated appropriately. The common symptoms are abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, nausea, and vomiting.

Question 10

does small bowel obstruction usually cause many symptoms?

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Yes: Small bowel obstruction is typically the result of a blockage of one's small bowel and presents with symptoms of crampy abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. This is typically caused by adhesions or scar tissue as a result of previous surgery. It is typically treated conservatively with bowel rest (nothing by mouth) and IV fluids. Surgery may be necessary at times.

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