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Intestinal obstruction: Any obstruction that occurs in the gastrointestinal system. See detailed information below for a list of 98 causes of Intestinal obstruction, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Intestinal obstruction as a symptom.
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When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Intestinal obstruction as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Intestinal obstruction. Of the 98 causes of Intestinal obstruction that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Intestinal obstruction' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The following list of medical conditions have Intestinal obstruction or similar listed as a medical complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Intestinal obstruction:
Digestive symptoms (5299 causes), Intestinal symptoms (5299 causes), Lower abdominal symptoms (3048 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes)
Symptoms related to Intestinal obstruction:
Abdominal pain (2568 causes), Stomach pain (49 causes), Intestinal symptoms (5299 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Abdominal vomiting, Dilated bowel loops, Nasogastric intubation, Bilous vomiting, Adhesions, Strangulated hernia
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