How Do You Identify Symptoms Of An Intestinal Obstruction?
All of us take the process of digestion for granted until something goes wrong, or when ‘our plumbing’ doesn’t work like it’s supposed to. Sometimes, we deal with diarrhea or constipation that are more annoying or embarrassing than dangerous or life-threatening. However, an intestinal obstruction may result in several conditions that prove much more serious than the inconvenience of cramps or bouts of diarrhea. Learning to identify the symptoms of an intestinal obstruction may prevent complications such as perforations, dehydration, shock and in some cases, even death. The causes of an intestinal obstruction may be mechanical in nature, or such things as tumors or inflammation or nonmechanical, such as drug use, injuries or complications of surgery or disease processes. Appropriate identification and treatment of intestinal blockage, which may occur in small or large bowels, are vital for health and well being. Pay attention to abdominal cramping that is not associated with menstrual c
