1. Bowel Obstruction
This topic covers a blockage caused by tumors, scar tissue, or twisting or narrowing of the intestines. It does not cover ileus, which most commonly happens after surgery on the belly (abdominal surgery).
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2. Urinary Tract Obstructions : Search Results - healthfinder.gov - Your Source for Reliable Health Information
Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. Research advances have led to a better understanding of the many factors that promote stone formation and thus better treatment... DetailsĀ >
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3. Intestinal Obstruction: MedlinePlus
An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many causes. The most common are adhesions, hernias, cancers, and certain medicines.
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4. Intestinal Obstruction: MedlinePlus
Severe abdominal pain or cramping; Vomiting; Bloating; Loud bowel sounds; Swelling of the abdomen; Inability to pass gas;
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5. OHSU Health Information: Airway Obstruction
Airway obstruction, which includes choking, suffocation, and strangulation, prevents oxygen from entering the lungs and brain. Lack of oxygen to the brain for more than four minutes may result in brain damage or death. Airway obstruction can occur...
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6. obstruction
obstruction (ob-STRUK-shun) The blockage of a passageway.
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7. Intestinal or Bowel Obstruction - Discharge, Discharge Instructions Information
You were in the hospital for treatment of an obstruction (blockage) in your bowel (intestine). While in the hospital, you received intravenous fluids. You also may have had a tube placed through your nose and into your stomach. You may have receiv...
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8. Balloon angioplasty versus medical therapy for hypertensive patients with renal artery obstruction
Balloon angioplasty versus medical therapy for hypertensive patients with renal artery obstruction
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9. Intestinal Obstruction - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Intestinal Obstruction - NY Times Health Information
Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.
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10. UPJ obstruction, Health Information, UW Health, University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison
Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage in the area that connects the renal pelvis (part of the kidney) to one of the tubes (ureters) that move urine to the bladder.
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