Question 1

dad hosp for 5 days w symptoms of bowel obstruction.2nd ct dye passed thru -1st didn't. has distended stomach and nausea still.gas & small bms. ideas?

Accepted Answer

May need surgery: If he is not getting better with bowel rest, he may need surgical release of the obstruction. Make sure you speak to the general surgeon on his case.

Question 2

my 12 year old biopsies showed +++esonophilic cells in stomach and small bowel! how do we treat? has been on prevacid (lansoprazole) for espophagus.

Accepted Answer

Elimination diet: Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are chronic digestive system disorders in which certain food proteins trigger an overproduction of eosinophils (white blood cells that help fight certain infections) in different areas of the digestive tract. Your doctor may be able to identify specific food proteins that trigger the overproduction of eosinophils in your child.

Question 3

i have a bulge upper stomach after open biopsy and small bowel resection with anstomosis what can i do i did not have this before all this?

Accepted Answer

: With a prominent upper abdominal "bulge" in the area of the surgical incision,  a hernia may have occurred due to separation of the fascia during the post-operative healing phase.  See the surgeon who performed the operation for an exam.

Question 4

stomach gurgles right after i eat like crazy doctors also saying im not absorbing food? we cannot find the connection, small bowel overgrowth? nothing showing in scopes have pots, gastritis, weight loss

Accepted Answer

Stomach gurgling : Trying eating small meals several times a day. That can help ease your stomach and improve absorption.

Question 5

distended stomach , back pain, tender stomach, headache , bowels r not normal size even using emma's . nausa. ct-x-ray  just backed up .1  month. help?

Accepted Answer

Need GI consult: You really need to see a GI specialist.  Issues to be checked: thyroid function, check blood sugar for diabetes, review of diet and medications as well as what laxatives you have tried.

Question 6

apparently i have an ileus vs partial small bowel obstruction. what's the tx for at home? how long it take to recover? ss- severe nausea & llq pain.

Accepted Answer

GI issue: You need to try and better understand what the cause of the issue. It can be treated at home with hydration and bowel rest if it is due to gastroenteritis. If there is a functional cause you may need to be in the hospital and possibly need surgery to fix.

Question 7

i need help with small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Small bowel obstruct: Ion is a medical emergency. It should be treated by confirming the diagnosis, bowel rest, possible decompression with a nasogastric tube on suction. If not resolving within 24 hours, surgical exploration is indicated to avoided ischemic or dead bowel. Do not delay if you think you are obstructed. This is not to be treated t home!

Question 8

what can i do for small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Come to hospital: A small bowel obstruction usually occurs due to scar tissue from prior abdominal surgery, causing the bowel to kink like a garden hose.  If severe, the bowel can die; however, the bowel can (and usually does) unkink itself after a day-or-two of "bowel rest": no food or liquid, IV fluids, and keeping the stomach empty with a ng tube.  This requires close monitoring in the hospital.

Question 9

are the symptoms of small bowel obstruction bad?

Accepted Answer

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

what is the best treatment for small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If you have an acute small bowel obstruction you should get emergency care. There are several possibilities and you will likely need to be hospitalized for at least short period of time since you will likely not be able to eat or drink until issue is resolved.

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Distended stomach following small bowel partial obstruction

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Dad hosp for 5 days w symptoms of bowel obstruction.2nd ct dye passed thru -1st didn't. has distended stomach and nausea still.gas & small bms. ideas?

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My 12 year old biopsies showed +++esonophilic cells in stomach and small bowel! how do we treat? has been on prevacid (lansoprazole) for espophagus.

A member asked:

I have a bulge upper stomach after open biopsy and small bowel resection with anstomosis what can i do i did not have this before all this?

A member asked:

Stomach gurgles right after i eat like crazy doctors also saying im not absorbing food? we cannot find the connection, small bowel overgrowth? nothing showing in scopes have pots, gastritis, weight loss

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Distended stomach , back pain, tender stomach, headache , bowels r not normal size even using emma's . nausa. ct-x-ray just backed up .1 month. help?

A member asked:

Apparently i have an ileus vs partial small bowel obstruction. what's the tx for at home? how long it take to recover? ss- severe nausea & llq pain.

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I need help with small bowel obstruction?

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What can i do for small bowel obstruction?

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Are the symptoms of small bowel obstruction bad?

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What is the best treatment for small bowel obstruction?

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