Question 1

volvulus-- will it heal itself?

Accepted Answer

Usually no: Volvulus may be reversible but at some point may require surgical correction or minimalist reduction if patient's condition precludes surgery.

Question 2

what are the tests for volvulus?

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Xray or CT: Either of the above will detect a volvulus and based on the findings, appropriate therapy will be initiated. Most common types are sigmoid and cecal.

Question 3

do a lot of people get volvulus?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Volvulus is a twisting of the GI tract. It can occur at the stomach level, small bowel and proximal colon or the sigmoid colon. Some activities such as laxative abuse may predispose to volvulus. Oftentimes volvulus occurs due to congenital non fixation of the intestine. Any frequent severe abdominal pain associated with bilious (green) vomiting needs prompt evaluation.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of volvulus?

Accepted Answer

Distention, pain: Volvulus can occur in different parts of the GI tract including stomach, small intestine and different parts of the colon. Symptoms are from obstruction (blockage) causing distention/swelling and nausea/vomiting and from ischemia (lack of blood flow) causing pain. All types of volvulus are emergencies & need to be diagnosed & treated asap.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: volvulus?

Accepted Answer

Twisting: of the loop of intestine on the axis of its mysentery
it causes blockage with constipation vomiting and severe abdominal cramps

Question 6

could humans have gastric volvulus rotation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Not common, but possible, and it is surgical emergency if it is acute.  Commonly, it happens in a paraesophageal hiatal hernia.

Question 7

what to do if i'm inducing due to volvulus scar!?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I'm not sure what you mean with inducing. That usually means doing something to a pregnant woman to bring on labor.  Doesn't make sense in your question.  Please clarify and resubmit your question.

Question 8

what does it mean when your intestines are twisted/volvulus?

Accepted Answer

Think garden hose: The intestines are a complex & long tubular structure with some parts firmly attached & some parts that float somewhat freely in the abdomen. If the free floating parts become twisted on them self, it not only stops flow as it would in your hose, it can begin to cut off the blood supply. If left untreated, the gut can die & start leaking contents & germs into the abdomen. This can be fatal.

Question 9

is it possible for humans to have gastric volvulus rotation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not common but it can happen.  Surgical correction is effective.

Question 10

how long does decreased appetite associated with volvulus last?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Depends on the age of the patient and mode of correction of volvulus. 2-3 days if infant/child and endoscopic correction is done. If surgery is required 4-6 days.

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