Symptoms of Intestinal obstruction
Symptoms of Intestinal obstruction
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- Constipation
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Constipation
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Breath odor, fecal
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Constipation
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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Intestinal obstruction:
Signs and Symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Depending on location of obstruction: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, drowsiness, thirst, rebound tenderness, abdominal distention, dehydration, constipation
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Intestinal obstruction:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Signs and symptoms depend on the location and extent of the obstruction.
Partial small-bowel obstruction
Colicky pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal distention, and signs and symptoms of dehydration characterize small-bowel obstruction.
Auscultation reveals bowel sounds, borborygmi, and rushes; occasionally, they’re loud enough to be heard without a stethoscope. Palpation elicits abdominal tenderness with moderate distention; rebound tenderness occurs when the obstruction has caused strangulation with ischemia. In late stages, signs of hypovolemic shock result from progressive dehydration and plasma loss.
Complete small-bowel obstruction
In a complete small-intestinal (small-bowel) obstruction, vigorous peristaltic waves propel bowel contents toward the mouth instead of the rectum. Spasms may occur every 3 to 5 minutes and last about 1 minute each, with persistent epigastric or periumbilical pain. Small amounts of mucus and blood may be passed. The higher the obstruction, the earlier and more severe the vomiting. Vomitus initially contains gastric juice, then bile, and finally fecal contents of the ileum. Constipation develops with complete obstruction. There’s minimal or no fever. Abdominal distention is pronounced. Mild tenderness is present. Peristaltic rushes and high-pitched tinkles occur during paroxysms of pain. Visible peristalsis may be noted.
Partial large-bowel obstruction
Symptoms of large-bowel obstruction develop more slowly because the colon can absorb fluid from its contents and distend well beyond its normal size. Constipation may be the only symptoms for days. Colicky abdominal pain may appear suddenly, producing spasms that last less than 1 minute each and recur every few minutes. Continuous hypogastric pain and nausea may develop, but vomiting is initially absent.
Large-bowel obstruction can cause dramatic abdominal distention: Loops of large bowel may become visible on the abdomen.
Complete large-bowel obstruction
Eventually, a complete large-bowel obstruction may cause fecal vomiting, continuous pain, or localized peritonitis.
Patients with a partial obstruction may display any of the above signs and symptoms in a milder form. Leakage of liquid stools around the obstruction is common with partial obstruction.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Chronic constipation:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
The patient typically strains to produce dry, hard stool accompanied by mild abdominal discomfort. Straining can aggravate other rectal conditions such as hemorrhoids.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Intestinal Obstruction:
Intestinal Obstruction - signs & symptoms
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)
- Presentation may be acute and obvious or chronic and subtle. The latter and partial obstruction could be difficult to diagnose.
- Careful history, physical examination, and consideration of age related etiology most often will identify the specific cause.
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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008
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