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Bowel Obstruction

By: Kimberley Patterson | 2010-12-31 | Health & Fitness
Any blockage that slows or stops food from passing through the intestines is called a bowel obstruction. These occur in adults, children, and even animals. Bowel obstructions are dangerous and potentially life-threatening. read more

Bowel Obstruction and Endometriosis

By: Kimberley Patterson | 2011-02-12 | Health & Fitness
Bowel obstruction is one of the rare complications of endometriosis. This obstruction occurs when the intestines are restricted, which prevents normal flow of digested foods. Blockages can be complete, allowing no food to pass through or partial, allowing very little food to pass. read more

What is a bowel obstruction?

By: Larry Wurn | 2013-02-21 | Women's Health
A bowel obstruction-also called an intestinal obstruction-is a partial or complete blockage of the large or small intestine. This blockage interferes with the normal movement of food, fluids, gas, and waste through the digestive tract. read more

How to Deal With Bowel Obstruction Symptoms

By: Michael Rogan | 2011-06-21 | Diseases and Conditions
Do you experience bowel obstruction symptoms? Doubtful about what exactly bowel obstruction is...or how to handle it? Allow me to share an inside look at this distressing ailment and what can be done to relieve the symptoms of a bowel obstruction. read more

Abdominal Surgery Risks Include Bowel Obstruction

By: Larry Wurn | 2011-03-04 | Women's Health
Abdominal surgery is broadly defined as any operation in the abdominal region of the body, roughly between the bottom of the rib cage and the top of the pelvis. The abdominal region contains the stomach, liver, pancreas, kidneys, colon, spleen and intestines. read more

Coccyx Pain, Tailbone Pain, Bowel Obstruction, Adhesion

By: Larry Wurn | 2011-03-09 | Health & Fitness
The coccyx (KAHK-siks), or tailbone, is the bony structure at the bottom of the spine. In humans, it’s the bud of an undeveloped tail, which we lost the need for long ago. The coccyx comprises three to five separate but fused small bones. read more

Post-Surgical Adhesions Major Cause of Bowel Obstruction

By: Larry Wurn | 2011-03-04 | Women's Health
Bowel obstruction-sometimes called intestinal obstruction-occurs when a part of the digestive tract becomes blocked. This blockage can prevent food from passing through the digestive tract or waste from leaving the body, depending on where in the digestive tract the blockage is. read more

Blockage of the Bowel - What Causes Small Bowel Obstruction Or Blockage of the Small Intestine?

By: Amy Myers | 2010-04-03 | Health & Fitness
A bowel obstruction is complete or partial blockage in the intestines. This blockage prevents the solids, fluids and the gases from moving from the intestines normally. The obstruction may occur either in the small intestine or large intestine. Blockage of bowel may trouble you a lot if not taken care properly. A complete bowel obstruction may cause complete absence of gas or stool. Partial blockage may cause diarrhea. read more

Bowel Cleansing | Benefits of Natural Bowel Cleansing

By: bruce bud | 2010-09-28 | Alternative Medicine
Many health care providers, especially holistic healing experts strongly suggest that one should clean their intestines read more

Bowel Cleanser | Natural Benefits of Bowel Cleanser

By: bruce bud | 2010-10-11 | Alternative Medicine
Bowel cleansers can simply be defined as the one that can cleanse the bowel, the intestines read more

Bowel and Bladder Care

By: Jill Gilbert | 2010-03-31 | Elderly Care
This section talks about some of the problems you may have at home with your bowel movements and bladder control. This is a subject that few people discuss openly; it is one that many people don't even think about consciously. But now, after your hospital stay and your treatments, you may be experiencing some discomfort with these functions. read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

By: Diane Declet | 2010-04-14 | Diseases and Conditions
When the symptoms of irritable bowel first start affecting you, feeling confused is what you may feel as to just what is wrong. Maybe you are aware that you are facing some kind of digestive troubles, so read this article to get some information about what is exactly going on. read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Diarrhea

By: Jonathon Drummond | 2010-03-30 | Health & Fitness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a malady that affects millions of Americans every year, causing countless amounts of suffering, pain, and torment through chronic symptoms that never seem to go away. What's worse about this condition is that there is no cure, only courses of treatment that alleviate but do not eliminate the symptoms that cause so much discomfort. While it is true that IBS is not as serious as other gastro-intestinal diseases, it is still serious enough to warrant an article such as this. read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

By: Rico Kurniawan | 2010-03-29 | Diseases and Conditions
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a syndrome, meaning a group of symptoms, which are usually mixed. Therefore, IBS is generally diagnosed on the basis of a complete medical history that includes a careful description of symptoms and a physical examination. The most typical symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain or discomfort in the abdomen associated with cramping, bloating, intestinal gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Medications are an important part of relieving symptoms, but in most cases, it is possible to control IBS by managing just diet and lifestyle. read more

Diet for Bowel Detoxification

By: Chole Lee | 2011-08-16 | Health & Fitness
Bowel problems are very common and may be a short term experience. But sometimes this problem can be a chronic condition.All congestion and toxins must be removed from the body and it must begin with bowel detoxification. read more