Question 1

my grandfather was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction is too sick to operate on they put him on comfort measures and sent him to the nursing home a dr?

Accepted Answer

You mean a "DNR"?: It is unfortunate and sad when a loved one gets sick to the point where further treatment will just cause more pain without helping. At that point we try to make them as comfortable as possible. A dnr means "do not resuscitate", meaning if he has a heart attack or starts dying, he won't be shocked or have compressions started. He also won't be intubated and put on a ventilator.

Question 2

what is the top diagnosis for bowel obstruction in a 28-year-old male?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Bowel obstruction in a young person is very rare, unless the patient had prior surgeries and develop extensive adhesions(scar tissue). Other conditions but rare are congenital webs, similar to adhesions; tumors also can cause obstructions, but rare at this age.

Question 3

i have 2 question please if someone is having slight cramps and diarrhea would a abdominal ultrasound help diagnosis what the problem is? also can a x ray show a bowel obstruction and would it be helpful too?

Accepted Answer

: Obtain a referral to a GI physician for appropriate diagnosis and management of your symptoms. Upper and lower endoscopy may be necessary.

Question 4

gp wants a barium swallow to diagnosis my acid reflux. i'm afraid of getting a bowel obstruction/bad constipation.  endoscopy a better option to dx?

Accepted Answer

They're right: Barium swallow is the best first study for diagnosing reflux. As long as you drink plenty of water you won't get constipated.

Question 5

i keep losing ur site after i ask a question n i can't find an answer anywhere (if you've answered me that is) forgive me please! i'll try just one last time why cant you take a laxative if you have a bowel obstruction and are still softeners ok?

Accepted Answer

Depends on details: A patient with an obstruction needs to work with her primary care doctor and gastroenterologist to see how to eat, drink, and poop. For example, if a person has a complete obstruction, and takes a laxative... where would the poop go? If she is completely blocked... the strongest laxative in the world will just give her the strongest cramps... but where would the poop go? Each person is different!

Question 6

how is a bowel obstruction diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Combination: Bowel obstruction is diagnosed using a combination of patient history, physical exam, and scans (x-rays, ct, etc.).  Sometimes the physical exam findings are so obvious that scans are not required. Some partial bowel obstructions can be very difficult to diagnose and may elude doctors and patients for months.

Question 7

what to do when u have bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction: This is often a surgical case.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

have a bowel obstruction and was wondering if a bowel obstruction could cause hunger?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal: Obstruction usually causes crampy abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, obstipation.  Hunger is a very unusual symptom with this condition.

Question 10

what are signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

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.

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My grandfather was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction is too sick to operate on they put him on comfort measures and sent him to the nursing home a dr?

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What is the top diagnosis for bowel obstruction in a 28-year-old male?

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I have 2 question please if someone is having slight cramps and diarrhea would a abdominal ultrasound help diagnosis what the problem is? also can a x ray show a bowel obstruction and would it be helpful too?

A member asked:

Gp wants a barium swallow to diagnosis my acid reflux. i'm afraid of getting a bowel obstruction/bad constipation. endoscopy a better option to dx?

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I keep losing ur site after i ask a question n i can't find an answer anywhere (if you've answered me that is) forgive me please! i'll try just one last time why cant you take a laxative if you have a bowel obstruction and are still softeners ok?

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How is a bowel obstruction diagnosed?

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What to do when u have bowel obstruction?

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

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Have a bowel obstruction and was wondering if a bowel obstruction could cause hunger?

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What are signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction?

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