Question 1

what can you do for blocked bowels?

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Depends on the Cause: Small bowel obstructions are usually due to adhesions from prior surgery, hernias, or tumors.  Adhesional obstructions may often get better with bowel rest, but the others usually require surgery.  Large bowel obstructions are due to many different causes including colorectal cancers, conditions such as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease, or volvulus (twisting). Rx depends on the cause.

Question 2

please tell me what can i do for blocked bowels?

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If it is a true: And complete intestinal obstruction, surgery is needed.  If it is constipation, laxatives and enemas will usually suffice.  But there are other conditions, such as pseudo obstruction and adynamic ileus, that can mimic 'blocked bowels' so it is important that you consult a doctor for specific recommendations in your case.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: blocked bowels?

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Blocked bowels: Blocked bowels = bowel obstruction =  small or large intestine is partially or completely closed off preventing 
 normal passage of food &amp; fluids.

Question 4

explain the condition called having blocked bowels.?

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Constipation: Another term for severe constipation.

Question 5

if someone has blocked bowels, can stomach still growl?

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Usually loudly: Mechanical bowel obstructions are often characterized by quite loud bowel sounds as the intestine upstream from the blockage try to overcome the obstruction by contracting stronger than normal. These contractions are responsible for the cramping pain associated with bowel obstructions.  A telltale sign of a worsening obstruction is when the bowel sounds diminish, as the bowel function subsides.

Question 6

blocked bowels: could a polyp cause an obstruction for constipation?

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Not likely.: I suppose it is possible if it is large enough, but polyps in general do not cause intestinal obstruction or constipation.  Have your doctor look for other causes.

Question 7

how much is blocked in large bowel obstruction?

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Depends: On where the blockage is and whether it is partial or complete and what is the underlying cause of the blockage, be it adhesions, inflammation or tumor. See a surgeon for the specific answer to the specific problem.

Question 8

can you have solid bowels but still have a bowel obstruction?

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SURE: If you have a small bowel obstruction, usually from surgical adhesions from prior procedures, the colon, downstream from the small bowel, will still have material in it at the moment of sbo. So, for a day or two, a patient with an sbo can have a bowel movement, but they'll be distended, nauseated, and have cramping pain.  Good luck.

Question 9

is it possible to have a partial bowel obstruction and still have solid bowels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Half your stool volume is bacteria and sloughed cells.  Bowel obstruction is serious.  Be sure your doctor is following you. Don't become malnourished or dehydrated.

Question 10

bowel obstruction how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Did you have surgery to treat the obstruction? Were you hospitalized and treated medically only? Are you describing bowel constipation? Takes 4-6 weeks to recover from surgery. Takes a few days to recover after medical treatment. Would need much more detailed medical information to answer further.

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