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A bowel rupture is when part of the intestinal wall breaks usually either through trauma, such as a car accident, or disease which may cause the bowel to distend to breaking point. It is an extremely painful and dangerous thing to have occur and unless there is prompt surgery to repair the tear, death due to peritonitis and/or septicaemia are inevitable.
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Is a perforated bowel the same as bowel cancer?
No, a perforated bowel and bowel cancer are not the same. A perforated bowel refers to a hole in the wall of the intestine, which can lead to serious complications like infection and requires immediate medical attention. In contrast, bowel cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the intestines. While both conditions affect the bowel, they have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.
what is the definition of bowel incontinence?
Bowel incontinence is when a person is unable to control their bowels. That is, they have involuntary bowel movements.
What is the bowel moment?
bowel MOVEMENT is when you take a dump!
Are bowel sounds present in peritonitis?
Unless there is bowel obstruction, along with the peritonitis, bowel sounds can still be present.
What is the medical term meaning sleepy bowel?
'Sleepy bowel' is a term for constipation or ileus.
Frequent bowel movement?
Frequent bowel movement is a condition that happens when you have diarrhea,irritable bowel disease or lactose intolerance
Why do lambs get twisted bowel?
In most cases lambs will get twisted bowel as a result of bowel obstruction. This is caused by twisting of the intestines.
What does peristalsing loops of bowel mean?
I think it is the bowel obstructed by a hernia.Peristalsis is a normal movement of the small and large intestine or bowel.
Can you have a Bowel obstruction after a bowel resection?
Yes, it is possible to experience a bowel obstruction after a bowel resection surgery. This can occur due to scar tissue formation, adhesions, or narrowing of the intestines following the procedure. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation, and prompt medical attention is needed if a bowel obstruction is suspected.
What does Bowel training do?
Bowel training helps to reestablish normal bowel movements in persons who suffer from constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, or irregularity
How many days without a bowel movement means a person is constipated?
Bowel habits vary, but an adult who has not had a bowel movement in three days or a child who has not had a bowel movement in four days is considered constipated.
What is the twisting of the bowel?
what happens when a length of bowel becomes twisted on itself
