Intestinal Obstruction Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is intestinal obstruction?
This occurs when the intestines are blocked, e.g. by tumors or scar tissue from previous surgeries. Prompt medical attention is needed.
Symptoms of intestinal obstruction
Pain around the belly button area
Stomach feels bloated
Abdominal pain
Lower left abdomen or tummy pain
Nausea or vomiting
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Intermittent, crampy abdominal pain
Pain in the pelvis- the lowest part of the abdomen, between the belly button and groin
Questions your doctor may ask to check for intestinal obstruction
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose intestinal obstruction
Do you have pain around your belly button?
Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have pain in the bottom left area of your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Treatment for intestinal obstruction
Treatment depends on the degree and location of the obstruction. In mild cases fasting may be enough; this is done in hospital with fluids given through a needle in the vein, and close monitoring. In severe cases, a tube may need to be inserted via the nose or mouth, into the stomach to relieve pressure and pain. Some cases may also need surgery to remove the obstruction.
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References
Jackson PG, Raiji MT. Evaluation and management of intestinal obstruction. Am Fam Physician. 2011 Jan 15;83(2):159-65. PMID: 21243991.
https://www.aafp.org/services/cq/aafp/link_out?pmid=21243991
Shelton BK. Intestinal obstruction. AACN Clin Issues. 1999 Nov;10(4):478-91. doi: 10.1097/00044067-199911000-00007. Erratum in: AACN Clin Issues 2000 Feb;11(1):following table of contents. PMID: 10865532.
https://aacnjournals.org/aacnacconline
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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