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A bowl obstruction is a painful occurrence that happens when either the large or small intestine is blocked or filled, either partially or fully. Such a blockage can prevent blood, fluids, gas, and waste from circulating through the body, and are often caused by scar tissue or tumours.
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What is the medical term meaning obstruction or blockage?
ileus"Colonic inertia" is a condition known to be one of the most common factors which cause constipation.Intestinal obstruction (or bowel obstruction) is a mechanical or functional obstruction (or blockage) of the intestines caused by many different factors or conditions.
Can a small bowl obstruction happen again?
Yes, a small bowel obstruction can happen again, especially if the underlying cause or risk factors for the obstruction are not addressed or managed. Some common causes of small bowel obstruction include adhesions, hernias, tumors, and inflammation. Taking appropriate steps to prevent or manage these conditions can help reduce the risk of a recurrent obstruction.
What is another word for unobstructed?
Clear is one that I could think of. Feel free to expand."After her surgery to remove a bowel obstruction, her intestines were clear."
What are some of the treatments for ileus?
Ileus is also known as bowel obstruction. In most cases one will need an operation to handle the problem. Sometimes it is also possible to treat the obstruction with medications. To drain gastro-intestinal secretions it is important to get a stomach tube.
Why would one need to get Lymphedema Therapy?
One would need to get lymphedema therapy if they were diagnosed with a fluid obstruction or tissue swelling. This must be done to alleviate the obstruction and prevent infection.
What is the surgical treatment for intestinal obstructions?
The obstructed area is removed and part of the bowel is cut away. If the obstruction is caused by tumors, polyps, or scar tissue, they are removed. Hernias, if present, are repaired. Antibiotics are given to reduce the possibility of infection.
Intussusception of a fish?
Intussusception occurs when one portion of the bowel slides into the next, much like the pieces of a telescope. When this occurs, it creates an obstruction in the bowel, with the walls of the intestines pressing against one another. This, in turn, leads to swelling, inflammation, and decreased blood flow to the intestines involved. How fish and intussusception combine, I cannot say.
Will hemorrhoids cause ribbon-like stools?
I am not 100% sure but I feel that they might. If an internal hemorrhoid is large enough it may cause an obstruction. Either way, see a doctor. Other than a bowel obstruction (a HUGE one), liver disease causes ribbon like stools. You SHOULD see your doctor
How prevalent is nasal obstruction?
About one-third of the population may have some degree of nasal obstruction. Among those with nasal obstruction, about one-fourth have deviated septa.
If a policeman helped an arrestee escape say changed the records and let him out when no one was looking what would the cop be charged with would this be for instance obstruction of justice?
It would not necessarily be an obstruction of justice charge but it most certainly would be a charge of aiding and abetting an escape from custody.
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Any one canprobley define their own friends how I would define my firned that is a girl nice trustwrothy and stuff like that.
How do you clean out your 7 yr old bowel obstruction?
Eat guacomole or avocados. If he doesn't like the taste, put it secretly into one of his favorite meals. If more than 2 days has passed since he went you should take him to the doctor and not experiment at home.
