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Intestinal obstruction is a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine (colon). Causes of intestinal obstruction may include fibrous bands of tissue (adhesions) in the abdomen that form after surgery; hernias; colon cancer; certain medications; or strictures from an inflamed intestine caused by certain conditions, such as Crohn's disease or diverticulitis. Without treatment, the blocked parts of the intestine can die, leading to serious problems. However, with prompt med...
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Signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction include:
The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are: Intestinal adhesions — bands of fibrous tissue in the abdominal cavity that can form after abdominal or pelvic surgery Hernias — portions of intestine that protrude into another part of your body Colon cancer In children, the most common cause of intestinal obstruction is telescoping of the intestine (intussusception). Other possible causes of intestinal obstruction include: Inflammatory bowel dise...
Treatment for intestinal obstruction depends on the cause of your condition, but generally requires hospitalization. Hospitalization to stabilize your condition When you arrive at the hospital, the doctors stabilize you so that you can undergo treatment. This process may include:
Alternatively, your doctor may recommend treating the obstruction with a self-expanding metal stent. The wire mesh tube is inserted into your intestine via an endoscope passed through your mouth or colon. It forces open the intestine so th...
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