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What is the possibility of a person who undrgone intestinal obstruction general operation get pregnant?


umm, your reproductive system and your g-i system are not connected. Your possibility of getting pregnant is the same as it was before your surgery  (+ info)

What are the syptoms of an intestinal / stomach blockage / obstruction?


how does it differ from constipation ? please help ! thanks .
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People who have this are not having BM's or very small liquid BM's. They are very nauseated,having moderate to severe pain, bloated and often begin to throw up. They can't keep anything down. Some begin to vomit up stool or blood along with any food and liquid they ingest. They must be treated ASAP at a hospital with an NG tube inserted in nose and down to stomach with suction to help suck some of the backed up stuff out. Some may require surgery.  (+ info)

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction anybody dealt with it?


I know what it is, my brother had it so I know a lot about it, but I was just wondering how anyone out there dealt with it and stuff like that.
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There is an old saying that "death begins in the colon." This is an oversimplification to be sure but more accurate than not. In fact, the road to health begins with intestinal cleansing and detoxification -- no matter what the disease or problem. Please read all about intestinal health at http://owen.curezone.com/healing/colondetox.html.

Sounds like a drastic diet change and bowel cleansing is in order. Start with a bowel cleanse. Psyllium and bentonite is one of the simplest and most effective ways to cleanse the digestive system.

Liquid bentonite should be used...or powdered bentonite should be hydrated to a semi-pourable yogurt consistency prior to using it. Mix 1 Tablespoon of liquid bentonite and 1 teaspoon of powdered psyllium (or 1 Tablespoon if using whole husk psyllium) with 8-10oz of water or diluted juice, shake and drink immediately. Follow this with another 8-10oz glass of water. This is in addition to daily water intake of half your body weight in ounces. Sufficient water is a key to success with this cleanse!

Psyllium and bentonite shakes should be taken at least one hour before or after taking any supplements, herbs, medications, etc.

*The shakes MUST be taken on an empty stomach....at least one hour away from food on either side. First thing in the morning, last thing at night are easy. Then one or 2 in the afternoon after lunch and before dinner - T*

Start with one shake a day and gradually increase as the body adjusts to the additional fiber. It may take 3-5 shakes a day and/or several weeks before you start passing mucoid plaque. Continue taking the shakes as long as mucoid plaque is being eliminated for up to 6 months. Additional cleanses may be necessary in order to thoroughly cleanse the digestive system and can be performed for a few months at a time. Each cleanse should be followed with the use of a good-quality probiotic to replace beneficial bacteria. Maintenance cleanses should be done 2-4 times per year.

If constipation should occur while doing this cleanse, 1) increase daily water intake, 2) use enemas or colonics to clear out released material and get things moving again, and 3) cut back on the shakes or stop the cleanse until the bowels are moving regularly again.

Stay away from these "foods." http://curezone.com/foods/foods_that_kill.asp

Start eating these foods:
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what are the nursing diagnosis for intestinal obstruction?


Altered tissue perfusion, Risk for fluid volume imbalance, Pain, Constipation, Risk for nutritional imbalance, Nausea, Risk for infection, Pain, Impaired therapeutic regimen. Man I hated nursing diagnoses!  (+ info)

What causes intestinal obstruction?


I'm just curious, and what does it feel like?
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Chronic constipation, eating foods that are binding to your system, ignoring the urge to move your bowels. Certain illnesses/diseases ,such as, IBS ( Irritable Bowel Syndrome) which, can alternate between constipation and diarrhea. Some with IBS have to deal with being mostly constipated.
Other causes:
Stress
Dehydration ( water is needed to help regularity)
Intestinal Adhesion's ( scar tissue from abdominal surgery)
Tumors
Hernias
Chron's Disease

Certain foods that are binding ( they absorb water from the intestinal tract, which makes it harder to go = constipation)
Processed Foods
Rice
Cheese ( to name a couple)
A diet high in fiber, whole grains, fruits and veggies are important, along with drinking enough water, exercise can reduce the symptoms.
In experiencing a bowel/intestinal obstruction, it is quite uncomfortable:
Nausea/Vomiting
Abdominal Pain
Fever
Abdominal Swelling ( the tummy is bloated ) to name a few symptoms.

I hope that this helps.  (+ info)

bowel movement with intestinal obstruction or blockage?


i figured it was constipation so i tried taking miralax it didnt work and its been going on since last saturday i had a few small bowel movements but not like i should and lastnight i took exlax and today i've used the bathroom 2 times since ive been awake (its 10:23 right now). i no longer feel bloated and my stomach no longer hurts so could it be an intestinal blockage or just constipation? btw im 13
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I highly highly doubt you have intestinal blockage. I've had intestinal blockage and it results in constipation of weeks. Your diet is most likely to blame. Eat lots of fiber and water (the key is to do both- and only water or juice, not soda, coffee, tea, ect.) If your finding yourself constipated still, try citrucel or metamucil and more water. After that, go see a doctor. Do NOT start a laxative regimen unless instructed by your doctor. I highly recommend you stop your laxative use before your body gets used to it (consistent use of a laxative causes your colon to get weak). Good luck- constipation sucks!  (+ info)

anyone ever have a large intestinal obstruction or know anyone who did?i?


i am VERY sure i have one, but then again, im not 100 percent positive. i have all the symptoms and they just keep getting worse and worse.


should i go to a doctor or the hospital? the doctor i have is new - i dont even know the guy.. because i switched to my mothers doctor (the other one was way too far-because we moved since then)
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You could go to the ER, but it will be expensive. You could take an enema and a laxative. You could see a doctor, maybe at an urgent-care clinic, or maybe your mother's doctor. You need to act soon.  (+ info)

My friend is suffering from an obstruction in her colon. She is urinating darker than usua ar the two related?


My friend is suffering from an obstruction in her colon.l She notices that when he urinates the color of her urine is darker than normal, and she wonders if there is a relationship between the coor of her urine and her intestinal obstruction. what wold you tell her?
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Maybe, maybe not. If she is dehydrated, that contributes to both the bowel obstruction and dark urine. Is she drinking enough water? Is she on any medications? Is there any severe pain? She could have a UTI, a perforation, etc., or simply dehydration. Go to the doctor.  (+ info)

Ambien/nausea/intestinal obstruction?


A year ago, I had an appendectomy, followed by post-surgical problems. I wound up with a really bad infection in my abdomen. I also had two intestinal obstructions within a week due to scar tissue around my intestines. I was in the hospital 5 times within 3 months for whatever issues. I haven't had any problems since February . The doctor told me that because you can't fix scar tissue problems, that obstructions could happen again.
On a different note, I began taking Ambien a couple weeks ago for insomnia. It really screwed me up...I'd act strange on it, amnesia etc. I decided to stop taking it. I haven't taken it since Monday night.
For the last few weeks, I've also had a sort of stomach ache and have felt full all the time. I have several early symptoms of another intestinal obstruction, but I wonder if feeling sick has anything to do with Ambien.
This is a strange situation, but if anyone has any information, I'd appreciate it.
thanks
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I hate ambien...when I was on it, I would eat in my sleep, ungodly amounts of food apparently, and feel sick and full all the time until I figured out what was happening. Could be that you ate without knowing it also, so the obstruction theory would be something you should pay attention to.  (+ info)

please help intestinal obstruction!! major problem!!!?


Okay, so for the past 2 months I was not able to go to the bathroom much at all. my stool is very very thin and when i do go it looks dark... anyway, i went to this medical center (not a hospital) and a guy checked me out. he told me it was just constipation.. he even took an xray. but according to a large intestinal obstruction symptom thing i read on web md, im 99.9 percent sure i have it. i have all the symptoms...

what should i do for this? will they cut my intestines? i know im blocked in the colon i think and my belly button is where i feel very bloated... and this feeling never ever goes away... he told me to take some suppositories.. i took two none of them worked.... what do i do? hospital? im not willing to put a tube down my nose.. i had to do that when i was a little kid... i couldnt do it. what do i do? help!
i went to him a week and 2 days ago....
could it be Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction ?????
thank you. i am scared - very. im afraid of hospitals so thats not good...not good at all.
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You need further testing. I went to the ER and they put dye in my iv and put me in this round thing and took a look. They was no obstruction so they gave me something to help me have a bowel movement. I do know they said if I was obstructed it was dangerous to use anything to try and force you to go. After that being said, OMG please go to the ER. That is not good. I don't know what they will have to do but yes surgery is for sure. I don't think they will put a tube down until ur asleep and u should get it removed before u wake. Things have changed over the years. surgery is much more advanced. Please don't wait any longer..Hey if nothing else you could find out its not obstructed but go and see asap I hope I didnt scare, I think ur already scared tho so listen to ur body.  (+ info)

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