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Small bowel obstruction
A blockage of the upper intestine (small intestine) that leads to cramps, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.
Is a type of:Bowel obstruction
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
Body locations
Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen
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