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If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalobstruction.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Bowel%20obstruction; Guideline: WSES 2017 Bologna guidelines (adhesive small bowel obstruction)
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: vomiting, abdo distension.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: nil by mouth, NG tube, surgical review.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WSES 2017 Bologna guidelines (adhesive small bowel obstruction)
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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