If the blockage is in the small intestine,the object was able to make it through the pylorus but got stuck in the bends of the small intestine. When this happens, gas accumulates, causing the intestine to become distended. Eventually, the blood supply may be cut off, causing the tissues t...
Tissue death. Sometimes called strangulation, this happens after a blockage cuts off the blood supply to part of your bowel. That can kill tissue in your abdominal wall, which can lead to gangrene. This puts you at risk of infection and can be life-threatening. Perforation.This is a tear ...
Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to look for signs of blockage or inflammation in your intestines Upper endoscopy if you have heartburn or indigestion X-rays Blood tests to look for anemia (too few red blood cells),thyroid problems, and signs of infection Stool tests for blood or infections...
Gas or bloating – aggravated by the consumption of hard to digest foods such as beans and non-organic meats IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) – muscle spasms, intestinal blockage, and a mal-absorption of nutrients. Fatty substances in particular can be difficult to digest ...
Signs and Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Abdominal fluid buildup (ascites) Abdominal pain Abdominal swelling Blockage in the small intestine Constipation Fever and night sweats Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Tiredness Unexplained weight loss Abdominal pain is a common peritoneal mesothelioma symp...
Symptoms of advanced disease include fatigue, weight loss, iron deficiency anemia, visible blood loss (vomiting blood or a material that looks like coffee grounds, or black stools), severe nausea and vomiting (because of the blockage caused by the cancer in the small bowel), jaundice (when the...
that are blocking the pathway in the bile duct. This blockage from the liver to the small intestines can result in a sharp pain or an ongoing dull ache. You may find it extremely painful to touch the area under your liver on the left side of your body, where the gallbladder is ...
This may mean you have an intestinal obstruction. That’s a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing normally through yourintestines(bowels). Gases, food, and fluids then build up above the blockage. The barrier can be partial or complete and may happen in either your small orlarge ...
Fluke infection:Inflammation and blockage of the bile ducts, abnormally largeliver, or unusual readings on a liver test. Types of intestinal worms Common types of intestinal worms that cause worm infestation in humans include: Pinworm: Pinworm infestation is the most common roundworm infection.Pinwo...
Constipation or bowel blockage (obstruction) Fever or night sweats Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Unexplained weight loss “It got to the point where if I sat, I couldn’t stand up straight. It was like my insides were glued.” ...