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Intestinal obstruction occurs when there is a
blockage of your small or large intestine.
The blockage prevents the passage of fluid
or digested food.
The blockage may be partial or total.
Intestinal obstructions are either the result
of something blocking part of the intestine
(mechanical) or a failure of the intestine to
work properly (paralytic ileus).
There are a variety of causes of intestinal
obstruction:
strangulated hernia -part of your small
intestine protrudes through your abdominal
wall
inflammatory disease like Crohn’s disease -
swelling and scar tissue causes a narrowing
of your intestine
adhesions - scar tissue from a previous
abdominal surgery
colon cancer - tumor blocks the intestine
Parkinson’s disease - severe constipation
leads to impacted bowel
gallstones - can press against your
intestine, blocking the flow of its contents
volvulus – a twist or knot in your intestine
intussuception - one section of your
intestine collapses into another
ingesting foreign objects (rare)
paralytic ileus - usually happens after
abdominal surgery; your intestine
temporarily ceases contracting and moving
its contents along
Intestinal obstruction in infants typically
arises from infections, organ diseases, and
decreased blood flow to the intestines
(strangulation).
It is generally considered a birth defect that
requires prompt treatment.
severe bloating
abdominal pain
decreased appetite
nausea
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
severe abdominal cramps
abdominal swelling
bad breath
high fever
First –take medical history and perform a
physical exam.
computerized tomography (CT) scans .
X-rays of the abdomen to locate the site of
obstruction and to determine its cause.
If obstruction is located in large intestine,
the doctor may use a colonoscopy (a
flexible, lighted viewing tube) to inspect
your intestine.
An intestinal obstruction is a medical
emergency that requires prompt medical
treatment.
Do not attempt to treat the problem at
home.
The appropriate treatment depends on the
type of intestinal obstruction.
Initially, a flexible tube may be passed
through the nose or mouth to remove fluid
and gas.
This will relieve the swelling of your belly.
Most intestinal obstructions require surgery.
fluids intravenously for as many as six to
eight hours to relieve dehydration by
restoring electrolyte levels in the body and
to prevent shock during surgery.
If the affected part of the intestine has died,
the surgeon will perform a resection,
removing the dead tissue and joining the
two healthy ends of the intestine.
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When left untreated, intestinal obstruction
can cause the affected portion of your
intestine to die.
Tissue death can lead to perforation of your
intestine, severe infection, and shock.
Overall, the outlook of your condition
depends on its cause.
While most cases of intestinal obstruction
are treatable, other causes, such as cancer,
ultimately require long-term treatment and
monitoring.
FYAFULA FIMBI LUNDENIPO
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