What are the symptoms of intestinal obstruction

summary

Many people will first think of acute gastroenteritis when they encounter abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. Therefore, some "experienced" people will take gastrointestinal drugs without authorization. In fact, the clinical symptoms of intestinal obstruction are easily mistaken for acute gastroenteritis. Next, to introduce the specific symptoms of intestinal obstruction.

What are the symptoms of intestinal obstruction

Abdominal pain: paroxysmal colic. Jejunal or upper ileal obstruction, once every 3-5 minutes, ileal end or large intestine obstruction, once every 6-9 minutes, intermittent pain relief, colic accompanied by high-profile bowel sounds.

Vomiting: after obstruction, the retrograde peristalsis of the bowel causes vomiting. Vomitus begins with gastric contents and then intestinal contents. The colic of high intestinal obstruction is not serious, but vomiting is frequent. In the middle or distal small bowel obstruction, vomiting appears later. In the lower small bowel obstruction, vomit sometimes appears "fecal like" because of the retention of intestinal contents, excessive growth of bacteria and decomposition of intestinal contents.

Exhaust and defecation stop: Patients with intestinal obstruction generally stop defecating and defecating by anus. However, mesenteric vascular embolization and intussusception can discharge loose stool or bloody mucus. Patients with colonic tumor, diverticulum or gallstone obstruction also often have black stools.

matters needing attention

The clinical symptoms of intestinal obstruction include abdominal distension, disturbance of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance, shock, peritonitis and gastrointestinal bleeding in case of strangulated obstruction and intestinal necrosis. Therefore, the above symptoms must be more careful, do not delay the treatment.