Is it painful to die from a bowel obstruction?

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asked Nov 27, 2021 in Other- Health by mrblondboy (690 points)
Is it painful to die from a bowel obstruction?

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answered Nov 27, 2021 by Gracy (125,580 points)
Dying from a bowel obstruction can be painful.

Untreated, intestinal obstruction can cause serious, life-threatening complications, including: Tissue death. Intestinal obstruction can cut off the blood supply to part of your intestine.

Lack of blood causes the intestinal wall to die.

A bowel obstruction is a serious problem that happens when something blocks your bowels, either your large or small intestine.

It's also known as an intestinal obstruction.

If your digestive system comes to a grinding halt, you can't have a bowel movement or pass gas.

A bowel obstruction can be caused by fibrous tissue that compresses the gut, which can develop many years after abdominal surgery. It can also be caused by certain medications.

Symptoms of a bowel obstruction can and may include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and an inability to pass gas or stool.

Treatment for a bowel obstruction includes avoiding solid foods, using pain and nausea medications, and close monitoring.

A tube can be inserted to help relieve pressure.

Depending on the severity of the obstruction, surgery may be needed.

A bowel blockage can stop blood flow, causing part of the intestine to die.

As pressure builds up from the blockage, intestinal bacteria can leak into the bloodstream.

You may develop peritonitis, an abdominal infection.

You are also at risk for a life-threatening system-wide infection called sepsis.

Most bowel obstructions are partial blockages that get better on their own.

The NG tube may help the bowel become unblocked when fluids and gas are removed.

Some people may need more treatment.

These treatments include using liquids or air (enemas) or small mesh tubes (stents) to open up the blockage.

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