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Alternate Names : Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Obstruction | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The symptoms and their severity depend on where in the bowels the blockage is located. Symptoms are also determined by the underlying cause, and may include:
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Author: Adam Brochert, MD Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD Date Reviewed: 07/27/01