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July 27th, 2010
Bowel Obstructions: Mechanical or Non-mechanical

Bowel obstructions in children can either be mechanical or non-mechanical .

Mechanical obstructions in short means there is a mechanism blocking the intestines. Examples of such “mechanisms” are the following.

  • Scar tissue
  • Tumors (very rare)
  • Twisted intestines (Volvulus)
  • Intestines that telescope into itself (Intussusception)
  • Inflammatory disease such as Chrohn’s disease
  • Hernias
  • Fecal impaction (stools that block the intestines)
  • Foreign bodies

What Causes Intestinal Strangulation?

Non-mechanical bowel obstructions normally has to do with the peristalses of the intestines. Peristalses is the wave-like contractions that help the bowels move stools forward. If these contractions become interrupted or paralyzed, the intestines become obstructed. The list of possible causes of this type of obstruction is long. For example kidney and lung diseases, infections, low potassium levels, decreased blood flow and certain medications – to name but a few.

One Response to Treating Impaction in Children

  1. cebo says:

    i am a 28yr old male who needs help.

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