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The normal digestion process requires digested food particles to travel through more than 25 feet of intestines. These food particles are always in motion. However, if a blockage or obstruction occurs it can put a stop to this movement. Obstruction of the bowel can occur anywhere along the digestive tract and prevents the passage of digested foods and fluids. If a bowel obstruction occurs, fluids, gas, food, and gastric acids will build up and harmful bacteria and intestinal contents will leak into the abdominal cavity. This can become a life-threatening complication.<\/p>\n

One of the most common reasons for a bowel blockage is called fecal impaction. This is when a large mass of stool becomes stuck in the digestive tract. When the bowel becomes blocked by something other than a hard stool, it is called a bowel obstruction. It is important to know the symptoms of bowel obstruction as early diagnosis and treatment are important.<\/p>\n

1. Severe Bloating<\/h3>\n

When the gastrointestinal tract<\/a> becomes full of gas or air, it can cause the abdomen to become bloated. Most people describe being bloated as feeling tight, full, or swollen throughout the abdominal area. When a person has severe bloating the abdomen may become swollen or distended. It may feel hard to the touch and be quite painful. Often bloating will be accompanied by excessive gas and pain. However, if there is a blockage within the bowel, passing gas may be difficult or impossible.<\/p>\n

If you are experiencing extreme bloating and also having difficulty passing gas even when you feel like you need to, it could be a symptom of a bowel blockage and you will need to discuss it with your doctor right away in order to get a proper diagnosis and treatment. A bowel obstruction can become dangerous quite quickly, which is why it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. \"\"<\/p>\n

2. Abdominal Pain<\/h3>\n

Pain that is located between the pelvic<\/a> and chest areas on the body is referred to as abdominal pain. This is a large area of the body and there are numerous things that may cause a person to experience pain within this region. There are several organs located within the abdominal region. These include the small and large intestines, the appendix, the spleen, the kidneys, the gallbladder, the liver, the pancreas, and the stomach.<\/p>\n

Parasitic, viral, or bacterial infections that affect the intestines and the stomach may cause a significant amount of abdominal pain. If the bowel becomes obstructed, it can cause a significant amount of pain throughout the abdominal region. Abdominal pain that is caused by a bowel obstruction may feel dull, sharp, achy, or crampy. The pain may be constant or intermittent. Anyone who is experiencing extreme pain throughout the abdominal region should discuss it with their doctor, especially if it is accompanied by one or more of the symptoms on this list. \"\"<\/p>\n

3. Decreased Appetite<\/h3>\n

Being hungry is a normal part of life. After all, eating is what keeps us alive. When a person finds that they are no longer eating or that they simply have a reduced desire to eat, it could be a sign that there is something wrong with the digestive system. The medical term for a loss of appetite or a reduced desire to eat is anorexia<\/a>. A decrease in appetite can be caused by a number of conditions ranging from mental to physical.<\/p>\n

One of the reasons that a person may have a loss of appetite is because of a bowel obstruction. When the bowel becomes obstructed it can make it difficult to eat or want to eat, especially if the blockage has made it difficult for the food particles to pass through the digestive system. If you are struggling to eat or simply find that you do not have as much of an appetite as normal, make sure to discuss it with your doctor. \"\"<\/p>\n

4. Nausea<\/h3>\n

The term nausea refers to a discomfort in the stomach that may cause the sensation or feeling like you want to vomit. In some cases, feeling nauseous is a precursor to actual vomiting the contents of the stomach. There are many reasons that a person may feel nauseous and some of the causes of nausea can be prevented. Certain foods, medications, or even motion may cause a person to feel nauseous. When a person has a small bowel obstruction, it can cause a feeling of nausea<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This can be because the obstruction is making it difficult to pass food through the digestive system. The blockage may be in any part of the digestive tract from the stomach to one of the intestines. When the food cannot make it through the digestive tract it can cause the stomach to become upset and cause a feeling of nausea. <\/p>\n

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5. Vomiting<\/h3>\n

When a person has a blockage in the bowel it can be small and cause nausea. If the blockage becomes larger or if nausea becomes severe, it can cause a person to vomit. Vomiting may just be a one-time event caused by eating something that does not settle right within the stomach. However, recurrent vomiting<\/a> can be caused by other underlying medical conditions and really needs to be discussed with your doctor.<\/p>\n

When the bowel is obstructed, the body will try to get rid of waste in whatever way that it can. When it cannot get rid of the waste through the normal path through the bowels, it will seek other paths. When frequent vomiting occurs it can cause a person to become dehydrated. If dehydration is left untreated it can become deadly. A person who is frequently vomiting needs medical attention to determine the cause. <\/p>\n

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6. Incapable of Passing Gas or Stools<\/h3>\n

When there is a blockage in the bowel<\/a> it can cause many issues within the digestive system. Passing gas is something that is quite normal and most people will pass some gas each day. In fact, it is normal to pass gas quite frequently throughout the day. If you are struggling to pass gas or if it is painful to pass gas, there could be a problem in the digestive tract, such as a blockage.<\/p>\n

In addition, passing stool can become difficult and may not occur at all. Not being able to pass stool can be extremely problematic as it causes toxins to enter the body. When this occurs it can become quite dangerous and more health issues can arise. If you are struggling to pass gas or stools it is likely that there is a blockage somewhere in the bowel and it needs to be cleared as soon as possible. <\/p>\n

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7. Constipation<\/h3>\n

One of the most common digestive issues in the United States is constipation<\/a>. There are numerous Americans who are affected by this issue. Constipation refers to bowel movements that are hard and dry. It also refers to people who have fewer than three bowel movements per week. The main job of the colon is to absorb water from the food that passes through the digestive system. The colon then creates waste.<\/p>\n

The muscles of the colon then push the waste out through the rectum. If the stool stays in the colon for too long, it can become hardened and then become more difficult to pass. One of the most common causes of constipation is simply a poor diet and not drinking enough water. If the bowel becomes blocked it can cause stool to remain in the colon for too long and become hardened and difficult to pass.<\/p>\n

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8. Diarrhea<\/h3>\n

While a bowel obstruction may cause a person to not be able to pass stool at all or for the stool that is passed to be hard and dry, it some cases it may cause a person to have diarrhea. Diarrhea<\/a> is characterized by watery stools that are quite loose. A person may also have the need to pass stool quite frequently. Typically diarrhea will last for just a few days and then disappear without any type of treatment.<\/p>\n

However, chronic diarrhea is likely the sign of something more severe, such as an obstruction of the bowel. When the bowel is blocked, the body is still attempting to eliminate waste around the blockage. Diarrhea is a loose stool that can pass around the blockage in the bowel. Frequent bouts of diarrhea can also lead to dehydration, which can become quite serious, so medical attention is necessary to determine the cause. <\/p>\n

\"\"9. Peritonitis<\/h3>\n

Bowel obstruction can cause a serious infection to occur within the abdominal cavity. This is called peritonitis<\/a>. Peritonitis is the inflammation of the peritoneum. The peritoneum is the thin layer of tissue that covers the inside of the abdomen and many of the organs in this region. When peritonitis occurs it can cause a fever and increasing pain in the abdominal area. Inflammation of the peritonitis is often the cause of a bacterial or fungal infection. When there is a blockage in the bowel it can cause bacteria to build up.<\/p>\n

This can lead to inflammation throughout the entire abdominal area and cause many other health issues to arise. A person who develops a fever and is experiencing extreme abdominal pain needs to seek medical attention right away. Peritonitis is quite serious and needs to be treated immediately. Treatment includes IV antibiotics that need to be administered right away. \"\"<\/p>\n

10. Abdominal swelling<\/h3>\n

When it comes to the symptoms of bowel obstruction the most pain will be experienced throughout the abdominal region. While pain in the abdomen is common and can be caused by a number of different issues, a bowel obstruction can cause a person to have extreme pain throughout the abdominal region. In addition to the pain in the area, a bowel obstruction can also cause the abdomen to become swollen.<\/p>\n

A swollen abdomen may feel hard to the touch. In some cases, it may even be possible to feel a hard spot where the obstruction may be located. If you experience abdominal pain, swelling, and tenderness<\/a>, as well as any of the other symptoms that are on this list, it is important to make sure that you seek medical attention right away. Bowel obstructions can cause severe medical issues and need to be taken care of as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\r\n

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