Bowel obstruction?

dufiedog
on 10/11/11 11:25 am
Can anyone tell me the symptons of a bowel or intestinal obstruction?  I am in some serious pain and it doesn't seem to be getting better.  I have pooped very small amounts a couple of times today and that hasn't helped. 

            

missjann
on 10/11/11 11:29 am
I would call your surgeon or head to the ER. There are so many possibles
with serious abdominal pain, don't wait or guess. If the pain is what you
consider serious, then it would be a medical emergency.  Good luck!
    Jan

                        
Sharyn S.
on 10/11/11 11:55 am, edited 10/11/11 11:55 am - Bastrop, TX
RNY on 08/19/04 with

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/intestinal-obstruction/DS00823/DSECTION=symptoms

Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction include:

  • Crampy abdominal pain that comes and goes
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Inability to have a bowel movement or pass gas
  • Swelling of the abdomen (distention)

When to see a doctor
Because of the serious complications that can develop from intestinal obstruction, seek immediate medical care if you develop the signs or symptoms listed above.

Sharyn, RN

RIP, MOM ~ 5/31/1944 - 5/11/2010
RIP, DADDY ~ 9/2/1934 - 1/25/2012

sarinajean
on 10/11/11 11:24 pm - MA
When I had one if felt like labor contractions and i just felt very full and finally would throw up every sip i tried to take. Worst pain I ever felt in my life. You should definitely call your surgeon. Waitng is too risky when you have serious pain..
        
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