Condition
Bowel Obstruction
A blockage that keeps food and stool from passing through the intestines, causing pain, bloating and vomiting.
Also called: intestinal blockage, small bowel obstruction
Who Can Help with Bowel Obstruction?
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Colorectal Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon cancer, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about bowel obstruction and what is right for you.