Question 1

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 2

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 3

are the symptoms of small bowel obstruction bad?

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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 4

what is the definition or description of: small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Small Bowel Obstruct: Small bowel obstruction (sbo) is, as the name states, blockage of the upper (small) intestine. It leads to crampy abdominal pain, nausea vomitting and often dehydration. Treatment may be supportive (fluids and bowel rest) or operative, depending on the cause and duration of the obtruction.

Question 5

what is the protocol or general plan for small bowel obstruction?

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Expectantly: Small bowel obstruction (sbo) has many causes and requires different managements with different patients.  In general, serial exams with labs and imaging studies are needed for your surgeon to make the best decision with you.  Depending on your presentation and co-morbidities, your surgeon may treat you conservatively (bowel rest +/- ng decompression, ivf..) or with surgery without delay.

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

are adhesions the usual cause of small bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

IT'S A RISK FACTOR: Repeated abdominal surgeries might increase the likelihood of developing abdominal adhesions. In simple terms like cobwebs. These can sometimes be the cause of partial or complete bowel obstructions. The mechanism is different because the source is external as compared to a mass growing inside the bowel. Talk to your doctor about your concern.

Question 9

what occurs if you have a small bowel obstruction and u don't take any medical treatment for it?

Accepted Answer

If it turns: Into a complete sbo, it can strangulate and cause peritonitis and death.  Other complications such as aspiration of vomitus and electrolyte abnormalities that cause heart problems are also possible.  As you can see, it is best to have medical treatment for any sbo.

Question 10

is small bowel obstruction painful?

Accepted Answer

Small bowl pain: Yes, it can be.  Afterall, it's an obstruction!

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