Question 1

what are the symptoms of intestinal blockage?

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Pain and distension: Usually, there is crampy pain, abdominal distension, nausea and vomiting, and no passage of gas or stool after 12-24 hours. Intestinal obstruction is most common after someone has had other abdominal surgery.  During the healing process, scar tissue (called adhesions) forms, which can catch loops of small intestine and cause blockages.

Question 2

intestinal blockage. intestinal problems since age 12. hospitalized with internal bleeding one year ago. stil having symptoms. age 22 male.?

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Inflammatory bowel: You may have inflammatory bowel disease which is not the same as irritable bowel syndrome. Latter is relatively benign compared to former which can be divided into crohn's disease & ulcerative colitis. Your family physician can refer you to a gastroenterologist who can help control symptoms. Check out http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/inflammatory-bowel-disease/ds01195.

Question 3

incomplete bowel obstruction ? feels like a blockage or the colon closes after halfway through the bowel. no other symptoms, stool is fine.

Accepted Answer

Constipation?: It sounds like you have the feeling of incomplete stool evacuation during a bowel movement.  A bowel obstruction usually is a mechanical obstruction on the intestine caused by scar tissue from previous operations, hernias, masses in the intestine, ect.  If constipated i recommend increasing the fiber and water in your diet, and add a stool softener such as colace (docusate sodium).  If symptoms continue, see a md.

Question 4

what can i do for intestinal blockage?

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Wait and see.: If large bowel obstructed by stool then disimpaction is required.  If small bowel, treatment is to put a tube down through your stomach to relieve pressure.  If the obstruction does not clear then surgery is indicated. If either small or large bowel is obstructed mechanically by cancer or mechanical issue you may require an invasive procedure.

Question 5

what are the signs of an intestinal blockage?

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Abdominal pain: typically, and obstruction is associated with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, decreased bowel movement and flatus

Question 6

how to know if i have an intestinal blockage?

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Signs and symptoms: Intestinal blockage or bowel obstruction has a few very commonly associated signs and symptoms. These include:    1. abdominal pain     2. abdominal bloating or distension      3. inability to have bowel movements or pass gas     4. nausea      5. vomiting.   If you have one or more of these please be examined by a physician.

Question 7

what can i do to relieve an intestinal blockage?

Accepted Answer

Need medical care: Intestinal obstruction usually requires hospitalization, because people who have it can't eat or drink and need IV fluids. Typically, no food or drink are allowed, and on occasion the stomach must be drained with a tube placed through the nose. Many times, the obstruction opens up on its own. If it doesn't, surgery may be needed.

Question 8

i was wondering what if i have intestinal blockage?

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Intestinal blockage: Insufficient information but usually with blockage there is intense  pain,abdominal  swelling, tenderness to touch, change in bowel sounds, or no sounds,  nausea ,vomiting. it is a medical emergency. Consrtipation, while not usually blockage can  when bad can cause blockage due to impaction. Would lf/u today if concerned at ER where they can do xray to diagnosis

Question 9

when you have intestinal blockage with it pass on its own?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal blockage: If that is truly what you have you need to goto your primary care doc or ER. Some require intestinal decompression with a tube in your nose to your stomach, others may require surgery.  They usually do not resolve without help and in addition you are at risk for dehydration.

Question 10

what are the risks of intestinal blockage?

Accepted Answer

Many: including pain, nausea, vomitting, abdominal distention, ischemia or infarction of the bowel(loss of blood supply), perforation, massive sepsis and death to mention a few. Obstruction of the bowel is a medical emergency and should be diagnosed and treated within 24 hours.

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