Blockage of intestin: Bowel, small or large (colon) can be blocked by a number of problems, including tumors, other masses, stool, foreign bodies, kinking of the bowel loops by internal scars (adhesions), other. Can be very acute-with pain, vomiting, distension, maybe diarrhea (if partial obstruction), not passing gas or stool (if more complete). If developed over time can adapt somewhat, with less symptoms.
Answered 2/19/2013
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See below: A bowel obstruction is a terminology to describe an intestinal blockage. There can be small intestinal blockage or large intestinal blockage. There are a variety of causes of intestinal blockage such as adhesions or scar from past surgery, large bowel tumors, and several other causes. An intestinal blockage can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and inability to eat. Medical treatment or surgery....
Answered 5/19/2017
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Blockage: A bowel obstruction may be from the large (colon) or small intestine. Blockages generally are from extrinsic (outside forces pushing the bowel closed at a point) or intrinsic (something inside the bowel blocking it). They may be partial allowing some liquids to pass or total blockages. Totals are surgical emergencies and need immediate attention. Commoon causes are tumors, adhesions, volvulus...
Answered 7/11/2015
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Obstruction: Can occur in any portion of the GI tract. There are many causes and this requires immediate intervention. Waiting to get medical assistance can be dangerous.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Blockage: The passage of contents through the intestinal tube is blocked. This can be caused by twisting of the intestine, adhesions from prior surgeries, growths inside or outside the intestine, or a narrowing or scarring down of the intestine. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, swelling of the belly. This is a surgical emergency.
Answered 9/28/2016
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