Question 1

how much is blocked in large bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On where the blockage is and whether it is partial or complete and what is the underlying cause of the blockage, be it adhesions, inflammation or tumor. See a surgeon for the specific answer to the specific problem.

Question 2

can you tell me what do you do about a large bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Bowel obstruction: A true bowel obstruction can be a surgical emergency. Large bowel obstruction is relatively uncommon ; usually is from obstructing diverticulitis or cancer ; may need emergency surgery. Colon blockage from constipation is treated with laxatives ; sometimes enemas.

Question 3

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

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Colon obstruction: It means that there is an obstruction in the colon that does not allow food or fluid to pass. This could be from an infection or from cancer- but it needs to be dealt with.

Question 4

is change in bowel habits caused by large bowel obstruction?

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Large bowel blocked: Bloating, decrease in gas coming from rectum, small caliber stool, less frequent passing of stool, nausea, vomiting, fevers and abdominal pain. Large bowel obstruction is serious, so get in for evaluation. Treatment is available and sooner is better than emergency. Be well.

Question 5

what is the difference between small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction?

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SIMPLE: Same mechanism just different part of the bowel being affected. Either the small or large bowel.

Question 6

what is the difference between a large bowel obstruction and a small bowel obstruction?

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Different casues: Unfortunately large bowel obstruction, particularly in adults, is almost always due to malignancy. Small bowel obstruction on the other hand more commonly occurs from benign conditions, especially in patients who have had prior abdominal surgery. Both conditions would require an imaging test and likely surgery to repair.

Question 7

how to differentiat small bowel obstruction from large bowel obstruction? medical

Accepted Answer

Difficult: Without a physical exam and full medical history. Usually a small bowel obstruction will not occur unless there is scar tissue from a past abdominal surgery. Small bowel obstruction can have abdominal pain with frequent vomiting. Large bowel obstruction is less common & can be from cancer or diverticulitis. Lack of bowel movement with colon obstruction. True bowel obstruction can be very serious.

Question 8

can a colonoscopy diagnose a partial large bowel obstruction caused by abdominal adhesions?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Adhesions occur from pror surgery. Was there past surgery? External adhesions would be rare to cause colon obstruction. If there was prior colon surgery, then surgical site anastomosis narrowing or scarring would be visible at colonoscopy.

Question 9

what symptoms does someone with bowel obstruction have?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: Usually abdominal pain, distention of the abdomen, nausea, vomitting, no bm or flatus for longer than normal. Most patient will also have a history of prior abdominal surgery of some kind as most obstructions are due to ssurgical adhesions. However tumors, benign or malignant can also cause obstruction as well as strictures from inflammation. Get checked.

Question 10

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.

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