Question 1

if i don't fix an umbilical hernia, how likely are the chances i will have a strangulated bowel? (i want to know how rare it is).

Accepted Answer

Variable: If its a small hernia that only contains fat, the chances of  having strangulated bowel are close to zero. If there is bowel i. The hernia now, the odds go way up, but this is also dependent in how big the hernia defect is. We think the risk is higher for smaller hernias. Hope this helps! see a general surgeon for a consultation to find out more.

Question 2

what causes bowel spasms?

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Muscle contractions: Muscle contractions, which can be caused from electrolyte imbalances, relative obstructions, infection, or food-borne toxins.  Rarely, tumors can cause spasms.

Question 3

what causes of bleeding from the bowel?

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Multiple reasons: Ulcers, av malformations, tumors, polyps, ischemic bowel, inflammatory bowel disease,  portal hypertension, intususception and the list goes on and on.

Question 4

what could cause a change in bowel habits?

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Possibilities.: Inflammation or infection of the colon & cancer are some possible reasons.

Question 5

what are the causes of short bowel syndrome?

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Surgery: Surgical removal of the majority of the small intestine is what causes short bowel syndrome.

Question 6

what are bowel divecticula and what is their cause?

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Bowel out pouching: Due to congenital weakness of muscle wall it out pouches called diverticula , ( congenital ) or develops later in life ( acquired ) as in colon diverticulosis, which can perforate, bleed, or get infected.

Question 7

what  are possible causes of accidental bowel leakage?

Accepted Answer

Fecal incontinence: Some possible causes of fecal incontinence include dysfunction of the anal sphincter from previous vaginal delivery or surgical trauma; reduced internal anal sphincter resting pressure from diabetes; decreased rectal compliance from ulcerative or radiation proctitis; and fecal impaction. The cause of fecal incontinence may also be unknown, resulting from denervation of pelvic floor muscles.

Question 8

what cause a bowel intercerception on a 5 year old boy ?

Accepted Answer

Look for lead point: The intussiception (telecscoping of bowel on itself) is an uncommon but worrisome event. It can arise spontaneously or due to a "lead point".There are lymph glands in the wall of the bowel that may produce an outward bump & a structure called a meckle's diverticulum  can lead the process to form. If the process is reduced with a enema (not surgery), other studies may be done to look for a reason.

Question 9

what is fluid filled dialted bowel  loops and how it cause?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction : That radiologic finding is usually a result of a bowel obstruction, but can also be seen sometimes in severe diarrhea. When the bowel is blocked the secretions from your intestines and stomach cannot pass into the colon where the liquid is reabsorbed. This cause the fluid to fill the bowel and stretch it.

Question 10

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.

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