
Bowel Obstruction
Known Symptoms
- Colicky abdominal pain with vomiting and progressive distension.
- Absolute constipation with no passage of stool or flatus.
- Signs of dehydration and progressively fast heart rate.
Known Causes
- Postoperative adhesions following previous abdominal or pelvic surgery.
- Hernias, tumours, volvulus, or strictures blocking the bowel lumen.
- Prior abdominal surgery significantly increases future obstruction risk.
Care
- Urgent surgical evaluation with early hospital admission.
- Intravenous fluids, electrolyte correction, and nasogastric tube decompression are provided.
- Surgery is indicated for complete obstruction or bowel compromise.
- Colicky abdominal pain with vomiting and progressive distension.
- Absolute constipation with no passage of stool or flatus.
- Signs of dehydration and progressively fast heart rate.
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