Intestinal obstruction, often known as bowel obstruction, is a mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines that prohibits the regular passage of digestive goods. It's likely that either the small or large intestine would be impacted. Abdominal pain, fatigue, bloating, and a lack of gas are also signs and symptoms. 

Treatment for a bowel obstruction

While some causes of bowel obstruction can resolve on their own, many others require surgical intervention. Surgical operation and treatment of the causative lesion are often needed in adults. Endoscopically inserted self-expanding metal stents can be used to temporarily alleviate the obstruction as a bridge to surgery or as palliation in malignant broad bowel obstruction. Prior to deciding the right course of therapy, a plain radiograph of the abdomen, luminal contrast tests, computed tomography scan, or ultrasonography is usually used to diagnose the type of bowel obstruction. When it comes to the treatment of small bowel obstructions, about 5.5 percent of them are fatal if treatment is postponed. Improvements in small bowel obstruction radiological imaging make for a more confident comparison between simple obstructions that can be treated conservatively and obstructions that require surgery  such as volvulus, , ischemic bowel and  incarcerated hernias. closed-loop obstructions. The majority of patients with SBO are viewed conservatively at first so the intestine will always loosen up. The obstruction clears up as some adhesions loosen. The patient is monitored several times a day, and X-ray scans are taken to make sure he or she isn't getting any worse clinically.
The insertion of a nasogastric drain, as well as correction of dehydration and electrolyte irregularities, are both considered conservative treatments. Patients with extreme pain can benefit from opioid pain relievers. In  the event that the  patient  vomits, antiemetics may be prescribed. Adhesive obstructions often fix without the need for surgery. Surgery is typically needed if the obstruction is complete. The majority of patients recover in 2-5 days with conservative treatment. Where cancer is the cause of the obstruction, surgery is the only option. Many that have had their bowels resected or their adhesions dissolved normally remain in the hospital for a few more days before being able to feed and exercise.
Bowel obstruction as a result of Crohn's disease,  sclerosing peritonitis, peritoneal carcinomatosis,  radiation enteritis and postpartum bowel obstruction are all treated conservatively, meaning they don't need surgery.