There are two types of intestinal obstruction: chronic and acute (which is more common).<br /><br />Chronic intestinal obstruction can turn into an acute form after a few weeks or months.<br /><br />Acute intestinal obstruction is a dangerous disease characterized by irreversible changes. Consequences remain even after elimination of intestinal obstruction.<br /><br />The acute form of intestinal obstruction has its own types: dynamic (which occurs as a result of a violation of the motor function of the intestine), mechanical (in the case of mechanical obstacles to the passage of food through the intestines).<br /><br />Dynamic intestinal obstruction can be spastic (appears as a result of a sharp spasm of a separate section of the intestinal wall and is more common) or paralytic (is the result of neuroleptic influences).<br /><br />Mechanical obstruction of the intestine is obstructive and strangulation.<br /><br />With obstructive intestinal obstruction, the closure of the intestinal lumen occurs from the inside, while blood circulation is not disturbed.<br /><br />The causes of obstructive intestinal obstruction can be: intestinal tumors, gallstone blockage, cicatricial narrowing of the intestine, ascariasis.<br /><br />In the case of strangulation intestinal obstruction, the intestinal lumen is closed from the outside with a violation of the intestinal circulation.<br /><br />The strangulation form of intestinal obstruction is observed in such disorders: all types of strangulated hernias, intestinal volvulus, nodulation, adhesive disease.<br /><br />The main signs of intestinal obstruction are: abdominal pain, vomiting, stool and gas retention.<br /><br />Diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction includes auscultation of the abdomen. The complete absence of sounds when listening indicates a paralytic form.<br /><br />Treatment of acute intestinal obstruction - surgical.<br /><br />Attention! This material is for informational purposes only. When observing various unusual symptoms, it is recommended to consult a doctor!<br /><br />This material was prepared on the basis of material from https://www.facebook.com/allscientifical<br /><br />This presentation uses graphics from https://www.canva.com<br /><br />The text is read by Andrey, editor of the page https://www.facebook.com/allscientifical, and the background music is made using the https://www.soundtrap.com platform<br /><br />If you liked the presentation, you can follow us on social networks:<br /><br />- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allscientifical<br />- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllScientifical<br />- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allscientifical/<br />- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allscientifical<br />- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@allscientifical<br /><br />#intestinalobstruction #digestion #intestine #abdominalpain
