Question 1

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 2

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

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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 3

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 4

i have constipation after hysterectomy 45 days ago. if double doses of miralax or laxatives work for bowels could i still have a partial obstruction.

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is very unlikely to have Partial Intestinal Obstruction after Hysterectomy.And also you are moving your bowels.You can slowly cut down the dose of your laxatives and try to move your bowels on your own.But if you still need the laxatives daily consult your doctor.You also need to drink plenty fluids and fiber in your diet

Question 5

what happens if you ignore a bowel obstruction?

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Serious: A true bowel obstruction is most commonly from adhesions or scar from past surgery. A true bowel obstruction results in increasing abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, lack of bowel movement, dehydration. The bowel is at risk for ischemia or internal rupture. It can result in serious sepsis and death if untreated.  Note: constipation alone is not a true bowel obstruction.

Question 6

have history of bowel obstructions. would this predispose me to further bowel obstructions? could this be cause again for severe lower left sided pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: if your bowel obstruction was due to adhesions in your abdomen and you have had surgery in the past, then you&#x27;re at continued high risk of having recurrent bowel obstructions due to future  adhesions. If you have abdominal pain, bloating, fevers, or any other symptoms of obstruction, see your doctor immediately.

Question 7

what are bowel obstruction symptoms?

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Bowel obstruction: Bowel obstruction, like its name suggests, means that part of your one-way gastrointestional tract is blocked. This means you will have constipation, greenish vomit with digested food (because the food cannot pass through your tract), pain in your belly and also might cause your belly to look like it is swelling. If you cannot pass gas, pass feces and you see the signs above, see your doctor.

Question 8

how to know if i have bowel obstruction?

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Swollen abdomen: Depending on the degree of obstruction and site, the abdomen enlarges, no passing of gas noted, developing of abdominal pain and possible vomiting depending on how distal the obstruction is.

Question 9

what are the tests for bowel obstruction?

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Physical examination: A true intestinal obstruction is an emergency condition. One should see a doctor immediately for a physical examination, the best "test." blood tests, x-ray, and possible ct scan may be the first tests performed.

Question 10

please help me? what is bowel obstruction?

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Intestinal blockage: Bowel obstruction can involve either the small or large intestine.  There are many causes of obstruction - for the large intestine, masses including cancer, inflammation or twisting (volvulus), for the small intestine, scar tissue from previous surgery, congenital twisting, congenital band, tumor or hernia.  Partial obstruction may resolve without surgery but complete obstruction requires surgery.

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