Guide To Common Bowel Obstruction Symptoms

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is another common occurrence with bowel obstructions. This doesn't tend to be a prevalent symptoms in cases where the blockage is total, because nothing is able to exit the digestive system. However, in cases where there is only a partial blockage, patients often experience diarrhea. Due to the obstruction in their bowels or intestines, there is a buildup of gas, gastric acids, fluids, and food behind the obstruction. All of these things normally pass through the digestive system. If individuals are experiencing diarrhea that seems to occur alongside constipation, or they have other symptoms of intestinal distress alongside the diarrhea, they should talk to a doctor. Diarrhea occurs when individuals pass watery and loose stools. They may feel a need to use the bathroom more often, and might not be able to hold stool in. There are many causes of diarrhea besides a bowel obstruction, not all of which are life-threatening. For this reason, it's important for individuals to pay attention to the other symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment of a bowel obstruction could save lives.

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