What Are the Different Types of Intestinal Obstruction?
Intestinal obstruction is a blockage of the digestive tract, often resulting in symptoms such as intermittent or severe abdominal cramps, vomiting, or constipation. There may be many different types of intestinal obstruction, including blockage from a foreign object, intussusception, strangulation, and paralytic ileus. Intestinal obstruction can also be a symptom of other diseases. When objects are swallowed that are not meant for human consumption and digestion, an intestinal obstruction may result. Abdominal tenderness and pain, as well as vomiting, are likely to occur. Constipation may be the most common symptom. If the object cannot be passed through the digestive tract naturally, it may need to be surgically removed.
