Question 1

what's the cause of audible bowel sounds without bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Bowel sounds : Are normally audible.  In bowel obstruction, they become hyperactive and high pitched at first, then absent when it becomes more advanced.

Question 2

does small bowel obstruction usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

might an h2 blocker like pepcid (famotidine) to cause a bowel obstruction or even a partial bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Intestinal obstruction (in contrast with adynamic ileus) is a mechanical problem, caused most often by obstruction, less often by intestinal tumors or internal hernias.  Some meds can cause ileus, but h2 blockers do not.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

can bowel obstruction cause feces smelling body odor?

Accepted Answer

No: Bowel obstruction can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation and inability to pass gas.

Question 7

cause of severe backache ? had bowel obstruction prior.

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: If you are having new onset of severe back pain, it could be a sign of a serious health condition in your age group. Please go and be evaluated in the emergency room as soon as possible.

Question 8

could a bowel obstruction cause back pain and hurt to walk?

Accepted Answer

Other symptoms. : A bowel obstruction will cause cramping abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, and constipation.  Back pain and pain with walking may occur but this would be secondary to the above symptoms.

Question 9

can drinking alcohol cause bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

No: Obstruction is due to scar tissue or hernia. Alcohol causes neither directly but with heavy use, it can lead to liver failure and ascites. This can predispose you to have a hernia and possible blockage.

Question 10

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.

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