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    PHIRI.

    M
     Intestinal obstruction occurs when there is a
    blockage of your small or large intestine.

     The blockage prevents the passage of fluid


    or digested food.

     The blockage may be partial or total.


     Intestinal obstructions are either the result
    of something blocking part of the intestine
    (mechanical) or a failure of the intestine to
    work properly (paralytic ileus).
     There are a variety of causes of intestinal

    obstruction:
     strangulated hernia -part of your small
    intestine protrudes through your abdominal
    wall
     inflammatory disease like Crohn’s disease -

    swelling and scar tissue causes a narrowing


    of your intestine
     adhesions - scar tissue from a previous

    abdominal surgery
     colon cancer - tumor blocks the intestine
     Parkinson’s disease - severe constipation
    leads to impacted bowel
     gallstones - can press against your

    intestine, blocking the flow of its contents


     volvulus – a twist or knot in your intestine
     intussuception - one section of your
    intestine collapses into another
     ingesting foreign objects (rare)
     paralytic ileus - usually happens after

    abdominal surgery; your intestine


    temporarily ceases contracting and moving
    its contents along
     Intestinal obstruction in infants typically
    arises from infections, organ diseases, and
    decreased blood flow to the intestines
    (strangulation).
     It is generally considered a birth defect that

    requires prompt treatment.


     severe bloating
     abdominal pain
     decreased appetite
     nausea
     vomiting
     constipation
     diarrhea
     severe abdominal cramps
     abdominal swelling
     bad breath
     high fever
     First –take medical history and perform a
    physical exam.
     computerized tomography (CT) scans .
     X-rays of the abdomen to locate the site of

    obstruction and to determine its cause.


     If obstruction is located in large intestine,

    the doctor may use a colonoscopy (a


    flexible, lighted viewing tube) to inspect
    your intestine.
     An intestinal obstruction is a medical
    emergency that requires prompt medical
    treatment.

     Do not attempt to treat the problem at


    home.

     The appropriate treatment depends on the


    type of intestinal obstruction.
     Initially, a flexible tube may be passed
    through the nose or mouth to remove fluid
    and gas.
     This will relieve the swelling of your belly.
     Most intestinal obstructions require surgery.

     fluids intravenously for as many as six to
    eight hours to relieve dehydration by
    restoring electrolyte levels in the body and
    to prevent shock during surgery.
     If the affected part of the intestine has died,

    the surgeon will perform a resection,


    removing the dead tissue and joining the
    two healthy ends of the intestine.
     AS FOR EMERGENCY

     LETS DISCUSS.
     When left untreated, intestinal obstruction
    can cause the affected portion of your
    intestine to die.
     Tissue death can lead to perforation of your

    intestine, severe infection, and shock.


     Overall, the outlook of your condition
    depends on its cause.
     While most cases of intestinal obstruction

    are treatable, other causes, such as cancer,


    ultimately require long-term treatment and
    monitoring.
    FYAFULA FIMBI LUNDENIPO
    MWEBENE

    THANK YOU FOR


    DOZING
    CONTROLLABLY

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