Bowel Obstruction
A bowel obstruction blocks the intestine so food, fluid, gas, or stool cannot pass normally. It can become serious and sometimes needs urgent care.
About bowel obstruction
A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the intestine that prevents normal movement through the digestive tract. Symptoms can include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and the inability to pass gas.
Some blockages settle with hospital care; others need surgery. Dr. Talbert evaluates the cause and recommends an operation when the blockage does not improve or blood flow to the bowel is at risk.
Answers from Dr. Talbert
A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the intestine that prevents normal movement through the digestive tract.
Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, inability to pass gas, and abdominal swelling.
Surgery may be needed if the blockage does not improve, if blood flow to the bowel is at risk, or if there are signs of perforation, strangulation, or severe obstruction.
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