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Nil by mouth (NBM) and nasogastric tube insertion for decompression.
Fluid resuscitation and correction of electrolyte imbalances.
Surgery: In cases of mechanical obstruction, especially if strangulation or necrosis is suspected.
For ileus, treat the underlying cause, e.g., discontinuing causative medications.
Complications
Strangulation leading to bowel ischaemia.
Dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Peritonitis if bowel perforates.
Bowel necrosis.
Key Points
Bowel obstruction can be caused by mechanical (tumour) or functional (ileus) factors.
Early diagnosis and management is required to reduce complications, such as bowel strangulation.
Often presents with colicky abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation and vomiting.
Diagnosis is based on characteristic signs on abdominal X-ray (dilated bowel loops).
Management includes making patient NBM and nasogastric tube insertion, with fluid resuscitation and surgery (mechanical obstruction) or treating underlying cause (ileus).