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The symptoms of a bowel obstruction include:
The symptoms of a bowel obstruction include:
* [[Abdominal distention]]
* [[Abdominal distention]]
* Abdominal fullness, gaseous
* [[Abdominal fullness]], [[gaseous]]
* [[Abdominal pain]] and [[cramping]]
* [[Abdominal pain]] and [[cramping]]
* [[Breath odor]]
* [[Breath odor]]
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==What are the causes of a Bowel obstruction?==
==What are the causes of a Bowel obstruction?==
'''Obstruction of the bowel may due to:'''
* A mechanical cause, which simply means something is in the way
* [[Ileus]], a condition in which the bowel doesn't work correctly but there is no structural problem
[[Paralytic ileus]], also called [[pseudo-obstruction]], is one of the major causes of bowel obstruction in infants and children. Causes of paralytic ileus may include:
* Chemical, [[electrolyte, or [[mineral]] disturbances (such as decreased [[potassium]] levels)
* Complications of [[intra-abdominal surgery]]
* Decreased blood supply to the abdominal area ([[mesenteric artery ischemia]])
* Injury to the [[abdominal blood supply]]
* [[Intra-abdominal infection]]
* Kidney or [[lung disease]]
* Use of certain medications, especially [[narcotics]]
In older children, [[paralytic ileus]] may be due to bacterial, viral, or [[food poisoning]] ([[gastroenteritis]]), which is sometimes associated with [[secondary peritonitis]] and [[appendicitis]].
'''Mechanical causes of a bowel obstruction may include:'''
* Abnormal tissue growth
* [[Adhesions]] or [[scar tissue]] that form after surgery
* Foreign bodies (ingested materials that obstruct the intestines)
* [[Gallstones]]
* [[Hernias]]
* [[Impacted feces]]
* [[Intussusception]]
* Tumors blocking the intestines
* [[Volvulus]]


==Who is at risk for a Bowel obstruction?==
==Who is at risk for a Bowel obstruction?==

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What is a Bowel obstruction?

a bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.

What are the symptoms of a Bowel obstruction?

The symptoms of a bowel obstruction include:

What are the causes of a Bowel obstruction?

Obstruction of the bowel may due to:

  • A mechanical cause, which simply means something is in the way
  • Ileus, a condition in which the bowel doesn't work correctly but there is no structural problem

Paralytic ileus, also called pseudo-obstruction, is one of the major causes of bowel obstruction in infants and children. Causes of paralytic ileus may include:

In older children, paralytic ileus may be due to bacterial, viral, or food poisoning (gastroenteritis), which is sometimes associated with secondary peritonitis and appendicitis.

Mechanical causes of a bowel obstruction may include:

Who is at risk for a Bowel obstruction?

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