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| SMALL BOWEL |
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| OBSTRUCTION |
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| • | Distention
results in decreased absorption |
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increased secretions leading to further |
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| distention
and fluid and electrolyte |
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| imbalance |
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| • | Number
of causes |
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| • | Sudden
onset of crampy pain usually in |
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| umbilical
area of epigastrium - vomiting |
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early with small bowel and late with |
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| large
bowel |
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