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Description : disorder of the small intestine specifically obstruction the causes symptoms and treatment

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Published on : Nov 10, 2020 | Views : 2539 | Downloads : 11

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What is Obstruction? A bowel obstruction happens when either your small or large intestine is partly or completely blocked. The blockage prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the intestines in the normal way.
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Causes of Obstruction Adhesions/ Scar Tissue (most common cause) Small bowel tumors Tumors from nearby organs e.g.. Pancreas Gallstones Hernias Inflammatory changes Crohn's disease (can twist or narrow the intestine)
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Symptoms Cramping and belly pain that comes and goes. The pain can occur around or below the belly button Vomiting Bloating and a large, hard belly Constipation and a lack of gas, if the intestine is completely blocked Diarrhoea, if the intestine is partly blocked
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Diagnosis An abdominal X-ray, which can find blockages in the small and large intestines. A CT scan of the belly, which helps your doctor see whether the blockage is partial or complete.
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How is it treated? Most bowel obstructions are partial blockages that get better on their own A doctor may place a tiny tube called a nasogastric (NG) tube through your nose and down into your stomach which aids in relieving pain by removing gas and fluids. Surgery is almost always needed when the intestine is completely blocked or when the blood supply is cut off. A colostomy or an ileostomy may be needed.