Bowel Obstruction: Signs Symptoms, Causes, Treatment A bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of your small intestine or large intestine (bowels) The most common causes include scar tissue forming after abdominal surgery, hernias and colon cancer
Small Bowel Bleeding - American College of Gastroenterology Small Bowel Bleeding:Overview The small bowel (or small intestine) is the longest portion of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract It is called "small" because it is thin or narrow compared with the "large" bowel (also known as the colon), but it is much longer than the large bowel (14 feet on average) The small intestine is involved in nutrient absorption from food
Bowel (Intestinal) Obstruction: 32 Signs, 16 Causes, 21 Types A bowel or intestinal obstruction, is an obstruction or blockage that can occur in the small or large intestine Early signs and symptoms of a partial or complete intestinal obstruction include abdominal pain or distention, fever, rapid heart rate, and the inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement Common causes of intestinal obstruction include colon cancer, diverticulitis, and diabetes
Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Gastrointestinal bleeding can happen either in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract Upper GI bleeding Causes of upper GI bleeding can include: Peptic ulcer This is the most common cause of upper GI bleeding Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper part of your small intestine
Small bowel bleeding: a comprehensive review - PMC Small bowel bleeding can be managed by conservative, radiological, pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical methods, depending upon indications, expertise and availability Some patients, especially those with multiple vascular lesions, can re-bleed even after appropriate treatment and pose difficult challenge to the treating physician