Question 1

i had a small bowel obstruction surgery that was done by a general surgeon.  what type of specialist /doctor do i see after for consultation?

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problems?: In general, you should not require any other type of specialist after the surgery.   You should have routine follow up with a general surgeon. If you run into further difficulties similar to those that led to this surgery, i recommend seeing them again.

Question 2

i need help with small bowel obstruction?

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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 3

what can i do for small bowel obstruction?

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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 4

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 5

there is no evidence of small bowel obstruction or free air or significant acute inflammatory process?

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Imaging: Above text is many times seen following an imaging study of the abdomen and reads as no acute findings among the most common ones seen in practice. Your question will be best answered if placed in a clinical context.

Question 6

if i had a small bowel obstruction with a closed loop and herniation in to the omentum, what is the likelyhood it could happen again?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: If you had surgery, which i assume you did, the chances of a recuurent bowel obstruction are low but possible. It is very infrequent that people require multiple surgerires for recurrent bowel obstructions.

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

does small bowel obstruction usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Small bowel obstruction is typically the result of a blockage of one's small bowel and presents with symptoms of crampy abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. This is typically caused by adhesions or scar tissue as a result of previous surgery. It is typically treated conservatively with bowel rest (nothing by mouth) and IV fluids. Surgery may be necessary at times.

Question 9

what are the most common symptoms of small bowel obstruction?

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Small bowel obstruct: Common symptoms include abdominal pain and vomiting.   As the obstruction gets worse - abdominal tenderness and very active bowel sounds.

Question 10

do other people get small bowel obstruction, or is it unusual?

Accepted Answer

Common: The diagnosis of small bowel obstruction is fairly prevalent and many resolve without surgery. It could be something as simple as a few cramps yet it also could be as serious as intestine so badly twisted that it dies. The most common cause of intestinal obstruction is scarring (adhesions) from previous abdominal surgery. The second most common cause is a hernia. Cancer lists as number three.

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If i had a small bowel obstruction with a closed loop and herniation in to the omentum, what is the likelyhood it could happen again?

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What is the best treatment for small bowel obstruction?

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