What is obstructive bowel syndrome?
A bowel obstruction is a serious problem that happens when something blocks your bowels, either your large or small intestine. It’s also known as an intestinal obstruction. If your digestive system comes to a grinding halt, you can’t have a bowel movement or pass gas.
What are the types of intestinal obstruction?
The intestinal obstruction can be of two types: complete blockage or partial blockage. Also, you can have a pseudo-obstruction. Complete Blockage: Complete blockage of the intestine means no food is passed through the intestine.
What are the symptoms of a blockage in your stomach?
Symptoms of intestinal obstruction are:
- Severe pain in your belly.
- Severe cramping sensations in your belly.
- Throwing up.
- Feelings of fullness or swelling in your belly.
- Loud sounds from your belly.
- Feeling gassy, but being unable to pass gas.
- Constipation (being unable to pass stool)
How do you prevent bowel obstruction?
To prevent another blockage
- Try to eat smaller amounts of food more often.
- Chew your food very well.
- Avoid high-fibre foods and raw vegetables and fruits with skins, husks, strings, or seeds.
- Check with your doctor before you eat whole grain foods or use a fibre supplement such as Benefibre or Metamucil.
Who suffers from IBS?
IBS affects people of all ages, even children. Worldwide it’s estimated that 10-15% of the population has IBS. Most persons with IBS are under the age of 50. But many older adults suffer as well.
Is IBS a disease?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long term.
What is another name for a bowel obstruction?
Bowel obstruction, also known as intestinal obstruction, is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines which prevents the normal movement of the products of digestion….
| Bowel obstruction | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Intestinal obstruction, intestinal occlusion |