Causes and treatment of mechanical intestinal obstruction

If there is mechanical intestinal obstruction, the cause must be found out first. Generally speaking, the most common cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction is intestinal tumors. The intestinal attack speed caused by fecal impaction cannot be ruled out. The mechanical length group should be treated in time. Do a CT scan of the entire abdomen to make a clear diagnosis. If it is determined that it is caused by intestinal tumors, this situation is mainly treated surgically. Usually, the diet should also give priority to soft digestible foods, and spicy and irritating foods must be eaten less, and fried foods must be eaten less. At the same time, we must also pay attention to maintaining the regularity of living habits, eating habits, and work and rest time. We must also pay attention to gradually strengthening physical exercise and strengthening physical fitness, which is also very helpful in preventing intestinal obstruction. Usually, we should also pay attention to adjusting our emotions and not have too much pressure.

Symptoms of intestinal obstruction in newborns

If a newborn has intestinal obstruction, the main symptoms are abdominal pain and bloating. There will also be crying, nausea and vomiting. The anus may also stop passing gas and defecation. In severe cases, dehydration and shock may occur. The occurrence of intestinal obstruction must actively find the cause of active treatment. The most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction is abdominal inflammation, which can generally be determined by B-ultrasound or x-ray of the abdomen. If there is intestinal obstruction, it should be actively treated to prevent the death of the baby due to electrolyte disorders. While actively treating, attention must also be paid to diet and gastrointestinal decompression to prepare for surgery.

TCM treatment of intestinal obstruction

If intestinal obstruction occurs, traditional Chinese medicine treatment is used, mainly conservative treatment with traditional Chinese medicine. Generally speaking, Chinese medicine retention enema or a small amount of oral Chinese medicine can be used to improve local symptoms, promote the recovery of intestinal obstruction, or find the cause in time. The first is to eliminate paralytic intestinal obstruction and intestinal obstruction caused by intestinal tumors. The main manifestation of intestinal obstruction is cessation of defecation from the anus, and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain may occur. After the diagnosis is clear, conservative treatment with drugs can be tried first. If the conservative treatment is not ideal, surgical treatment can be used.