Large Bowel Obstruction

The large bowel or large intestine is part of the digestive system. It includes the colon and rectum. A large bowel (large intestine) obstruction is a blockage that keeps gas or stool from passing through the body. An intestinal blockage can occur anywhere in the large intestine. The large bowel obstruction may block the bowel completely or partially. A blocked intestine may rupture, causing a life-threatening infection.
Symptoms

Abdominal bloating

common

Abdominal pain

  • Lower, In the bottom right region, In the bottom left region

  • Crampy

  • Gradually increases

common

Cessation of passage of poop or flatus

common

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

Poor appetite

Rapid heart rate

or Low blood pressure

or Dehydration

Fever

Sore abdomen

  • Lower left quadrant of abdomen, Lower right quadrant of abdomen, Middle lower region of abdomen

Risk factors

Colon cancer

Previous inguinal hernia repair surgery

or Abdominal surgery

Diabetes mellitus

Inflammation of the colon

Treatment
A large bowel obstruction is a medical emergency. It requires hospitalization. Partial bowel obstructions, especially those due to scarring or adhesions, may clear up without much medical help.
Recommended specialist

If you have Large Bowel Obstruction, then visit a gastroenterologist as soon as possible.

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