Intestinal obstruction is a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine (colon). Causes of intestinal obstruction may include fibrous bands of tissue (adhesions) in the abdomen that form after surgery; hernias; colon cancer; certain medications; or strictures from an inflamed intestine caused by certain conditions, such as Crohn’s disease or diverticulitis.
The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are;
Intestinal adhesions/Hernias
Bands of fibrous tissue in the abdominal cavity that can form after abdominal or pelvic surgery. Portions of intestine that protrude into another part of your body
Colon cancer
In children, the most common cause of intestinal obstruction is telescoping of the intestine (intussusception)
Intussusception
Intussusception is a rare, serious disorder in which one part of the intestine slides inside an adjacent part.
Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease/Diverticulitis
A condition in which small, bulging pouches (diverticula) in the digestive tract become inflamed or infected
In conclusion, Because of the serious complications that can develop from intestinal obstruction, seek immediate medical care if you have severe abdominal pain or other symptoms of intestinal obstruction. All information are gotten from Mayo Clinics.
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