Bowel Obstruction and Motility
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Bowel Obstruction and Motility conditions
IleusIleus is a functional bowel obstruction caused by impaired intestinal motility, often presenting with abdominal distension and absent bowel sounds.IntussusceptionIntussusception is a condition where part of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent segment, causing bowel obstruction and abdominal pain, often in children.Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO)Small bowel obstruction (SBO) causes intestinal blockage often due to adhesions, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting, and distension with high-pitched bowel sounds.Superior Mesenteric Artery SyndromeSuperior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome is a rare cause of duodenal obstruction due to compression between the SMA and aorta, often linked to rapid weight loss.VolvulusVolvulus is a twisting of the intestine that causes bowel obstruction and ischemia, often presenting with abdominal pain, distension, and vomiting.