A pseudo-obstruction is when you have symptoms of a bowel obstruction but no actual blockage. This can happen because of problems with your gastrointestinal muscles or with the nerves that control them.Opioid drugsmay cause it. Bowel Obstruction Symptoms Signs of an intestinal blockage will depend ...
The blockage may be due to a build-up of thick mucus within the appendix or to stool that enters the appendix from the cecum. The mucus or stool hardens, becomes rock-like, and blocks the opening. This rock is called a "fecalith" (literally, a rock of stool). In other cases, it ...
Fissures are tears in the lining of the anus. They may be superficial or deep. Fissures are especially common in Crohn's disease. They differ from fistulas in that fissures are confined to the anus and do not connect to other parts of the bowel, other internal organs, or the skin. Still...
Biliary colic is the blockage of the bile duct by gallstones. When the bile duct is blocked, the duct goes into painful spasms to expel the stone.What is the Gallbladder?The gallbladder is a pear-shaped sac lying just under the right half of the liver. It is where bile - the green...
which can range from pea-size to much larger, are formed by increased pressure on weakened spots of the intestinal walls by gas, waste, or liquid. Diverticula can form while straining during abowel movement, such as withconstipation. They are most common in the lower portion of the large ...
A recent study found that the presence of the chlamydia antibody predicted the presence of tubal damage (blockage or adhesions) correctly 62% of the time. Conversely, the absence of the chlamydia antibody predicted the absence of tubal damage 90% of the time. It is important to note that ...
Blockage in the small intestine Bowel obstruction Chest pain Difficulty breathing Fatigue and weakness Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Night sweats Unexplained fever Unexplained weight loss Show More The presentation of symptoms can vary based on factors lik...
When patients are elderly and have concomitant hypertension and diabetes, along with a histological type of low-grade mucinous tumor, the risk of tube occlusion increases. However, this study did not find a significant correlation between tubing blockage and the incidence of postoperative complications...
Left-side stomach pain can be activated for various reasons. Symptoms are very common in ladies and the elderly. A portion of the common reasons that cause torment in this area is the left ovarian maladies or issues with left fallopian tubes. Crohn’s infection, bowel disorder, left ectopic ...
An acute heart attack (myocardial infarction) is a true emergencysince a complete blockage of the blood supply will cause part of the heart muscle to die and be replaced byscartissue. This lessens the ability of the heart to pump blood to meet the body's needs. As well, the injured hear...