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Intestinal Obstruction
SYMPTOMS. Signs vary with the degree and location of the obstruction. With
partial small intestine obstruction, signs include diarrhea, intermittent
cramplike pains in the naval area and vomiting. Complete small intestine
blockage will produce the same signs as partial obstruction except they will
be more severe and there will be no bowel movement. With complete blockage
of the large intestine (the colon) the signs will be gradual abdominal
distention and infrequent vomiting. With partial large intestine obstruction
there will be constipation or constipation that alternates with diarrhea and
intermittent cramps of the lower abdomen.
CAUSES may include foreign bodies, clot in the artery or vein of the bowel,
pressure from a tumor, adhesions after surgery, no bowel contractions after
surgery and telescoping of one section of the bowel into another section.
TREATMENT. Surgery may be required for complete obstruction.
.Suction through a stomach tube may be necessary.
.Insertion of a long intestinal tube may be required.