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August 18th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, Pyloric Stenoses

Pyloric Stenoses

Between the stomach and the small intestines is a passage called the pylorus. This passage is mainly made up of muscle. In Pyloric Stenoses these muscles thickens to such a extend that a child cannot keep milk or food down. Thus, everything that goes into the stomach is vomited out. This is a quite common [...]

August 10th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, paralytic illeus

Paralytic Illeus: Diagnosis and Treatment

Paralytic Illeus can be confirmed by doing a X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound or a barium enema. The condition requires a child to be hospitalized. The treatment and prognosis of Paralytic Illeus is very much dependent on the cause. Normally a child will not be allowed to eat or drink anything but will receive nutrition via a IV-drip. [...]

August 9th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, paralytic illeus

Paralytic Illeus: Symptoms and Causes

Paralytic Illeus is a temporary paralysis of the intestines. The condition is characterized by abdominal cramps and pain, bloating, vomiting and constipation. Paralytic Illeus is more than just constipation – it is an inability to pass any stools or gas at all. Because there is no peristalses (wave-like movement) in the intestines, there is also no bowel sounds. There [...]

August 8th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, enemas

How to give a Enema to a child

Though this may sound like a ghastly subject to cover it remains a daunting task that some parents may have to complete at some stage of their child’s life. Knowing what to do and expect might temper some of the anxiety. Enemas most recommended for children are mineral oil or saline enemas. They can be acquired from [...]

August 5th, 2010
Constipation, enemas

When not to give a Enema to a child

Do not give a enema to child under the following circumstances: rectal bleeding suspected appendicitis (fever, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain) vomiting kidney disease dehydration electrolyte imbalance within 7 days of the previous enema If in any doubt, consult your child’s physician.

August 4th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, fecal impaction

Symptoms of Fecal Impaction in children

Fecal impaction is a hard, large stool that cannot come out of the body. It forms a blockage in the bowels that has the potential to become a complete obstruction requiring surgery. Fecal impaction follows after a period of constipation. During constipation, stools move through the bowels very slowly. The longer stools stay in the [...]

August 3rd, 2010
Bowel obstructions, fecal impaction

Treating Impaction in Children

Treating Fecal Impaction in a child consists of two parts. Firstly: Clearing out the Impaction. Secondly: Preventing it from happening again. Clearing out the Impaction normally starts by giving a glycerin suppository. If this doesn’t have the desirede effect, a enema is the next step. This can be quite unpleasant for a child. Therefore it is recommended that a [...]

August 1st, 2010
Bowel obstructions, intestinal artresia and stenoses

Intestinal Artresia and Stenoses

Intestinal Artresia  occurs when a part or parts of the intestines of a child does not develop. The condition is normally diagnosed before birth when a routine sonogram (sonar) is done. There are many different types of Artresia, depending on which part of the intestinal tract the problem occurs. Intestinal Stenoses Refers to the narrowing [...]

July 29th, 2010
Bowel obstructions, Intussusception

Intussusception: Symptoms and Treatment

The symptoms of Intussusception can vary in children. In some cases the child may suddenly start crying and pull his legs towards his stomach due to extreme abdominal pain. This pain tend to come and go in intervals of 10 to 20minutes. In between these colic episodes a child seems to be well. This abdominal pain could [...]

July 27th, 2010
Bowel obstructions

Bowel Obstruction:Complete or Partial

Bowel obstruction is not a easy field to get one’s head around. It is a vast and complex medical science with a mile long list of possible causes and terminology. Bare with me as I try and simplify it a bit. Bowel obstructions  can be partial (a small portion of the bowels are open) or [...]

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