When diverticulitis causes obstruction, perforation is often present. Removal of the involved area may be very difficult but is indicated if perforation and general peritonitis are present. [msdmanuals.com]

• Pain

  Tell your provider where your pain is and how strong it is. Also tell your provider if you have had changes in your bowel movements or appetite. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

  But it almost always comes with belly pain, usually around your belly button, and cramping. [webmd.com]

  Pain is continuous, sometimes with superimposed waves of colicky pain. Abdominal series Supine and upright abdominal x-rays should be taken and are usually adequate to diagnose obstruction. [msdmanuals.com]

• Inflammation

  Continued In many cases, inflammation, surgeries, or cancer can cause a bowel obstruction. It’s more likely to happen in older people. [webmd.com]

  It may cause inflammation, infection, and scarring, which can lead to blockage. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Severe Pain

  Symptoms Symptoms of intestinal obstruction are: Severe pain in your belly Severe cramping sensations in your belly Throwing up Feelings of fullness or swelling in your belly Loud sounds from your belly Feeling gassy, but being unable to pass gas Constipation [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Diarrhea

  Other signs include: Constipation Can’t pass gas Lack of appetite Nausea or vomiting A hard, swollen belly Diarrhea (with a partial blockage) If you’ve been constipated and have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor right away. [webmd.com]

  Have you experienced nausea, vomiting, fever, blood in your stool, diarrhea or constipation? Have you had surgery or radiation in your abdomen? Jan. 20, 2021 [mayoclinic.org]

  Patients with partial obstruction may develop diarrhea. Severe, steady pain suggests that strangulation has occurred. In the absence of strangulation, the abdomen is not tender. [msdmanuals.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  These include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and inability to pass stool. How to manage or live with this condition Follow your doctor’s instructions. If he or she has told you to change your diet as part of your treatment, stick to the new plan. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Severe Abdominal Pain

  These include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and inability to pass stool. How to manage or live with this condition Follow your doctor’s instructions. If he or she has told you to change your diet as part of your treatment, stick to the new plan. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Loss of Appetite

  Complications of intestinal obstruction include: Pain Constipation Loss of appetite Inability to keep food or fluids down Fever Infection Tear (perforation) of the intestine Death (rare) Prevention Abdominal adhesions that occur after surgery may be prevented [hopkinsmedicine.org]

• Colitis

  Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are 2 examples. Diverticulitis. Tiny pouches (diverticulae) can grow off the large intestine lining. These may become inflamed. Tumors. Growths may be cancer or harmless (benign). [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Treatment Treatment for intestinal obstruction depends on the cause of your condition, but generally requires hospitalization. [mayoclinic.org]

You’ll most likely need to go to the hospital for treatment. [webmd.com]

These may include: Abdominal X-ray Barium contrast study CT scan MRI Contrast fluoroscopy Treatment The treatment your healthcare provider recommends will depend on what is causing the blockage. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Treatment of acute intestinal obstruction must proceed simultaneously with diagnosis. A surgeon should always be involved. [msdmanuals.com]

Complications of intestinal obstruction include: Pain Constipation Loss of appetite Inability to keep food or fluids down Fever Infection Tear (perforation) of the intestine Death (rare) Prevention Abdominal adhesions that occur after surgery may be prevented [hopkinsmedicine.org]

In the meantime, you'll likely be given food through a nasogastric tube or an IV to prevent malnutrition. [mayoclinic.org]

Procedures to prevent recurrence should be done, including repair of hernias, removal of foreign bodies, and lysis of the offending adhesions. [msdmanuals.com]