Intestinal Obstruction Etiology, Diagnosis and Management

Abstract

Bowel obstruction is a leading cause of illness and mortality in the United States. Mechanical intrinsic luminal blockage or extrinsic compression are the causes of bowel obstruction. A full blood count and a metabolic panel must be performed on patients with suspected blockage in the laboratory. Patients with simple emesis may develop hypokalemic, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis. Dryness is associated with higher blood urea nitrogen levels, as well as increased haemoglobin and hematocrit levels. It's possible that your white blood cell count will rise. When the forward movement of intestinal contents is interrupted, acute intestinal blockage occurs. This disruption can occur anywhere throughout the gastrointestinal tract's length. The treatment of intestinal blockage focuses on reversing the physiologic changes caused by the obstruction, bowel rest, and eliminating the obstruction's source. The goal of this study is to learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of intestinal blockage.