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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for Obstruction
  1. Intestinal Obstruction (National Library of Medicine)  
    An intestinal obstruction occurs when food or stool cannot move through the intestines. The obstruction can be complete or partial. There are many ... Inability to pass gas Constipation A complete intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency. It often requires surgery. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalobstruction.html - Health Topics
  2. Lymphedema (National Library of Medicine)  
    Lymphedema is the name of a type of swelling. It happens when lymph builds up in your body's soft tissues. Lymph is a fluid that contains white blood cells that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lymphedema.html - Health Topics
  3. Adhesions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... affected area. If you have a complete intestinal obstruction, it is life-threatening. You should get immediate ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/adhesions.html - Health Topics
  4. Bile Duct Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your liver makes a digestive juice called bile. Your gallbladder stores it between meals. When you eat, your gallbladder pushes the bile into tubes called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bileductdiseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Bladder Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Many conditions can affect your bladder. Some common ones are: Cystitis - inflammation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bladderdiseases.html - Health Topics
  6. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicdiseases.html - Health Topics
  7. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Crohn's disease can cause other problems, including: Intestinal obstruction, a blockage in the intestine Fistulas, abnormal connections ... treat: Fistulas Bleeding that is life threatening Intestinal obstructions Side effects from medicines when they threaten your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/crohnsdisease.html - Health Topics
  8. Choking (National Library of Medicine)  
    Food or small objects can cause choking if they get caught in your throat and block your airway. This keeps oxygen from getting to your lungs and brain. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/choking.html - Health Topics
  9. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... body, such as the bladder or vagina Intestinal obstruction, a partial or total blockage that keeps food, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Foreign Bodies (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... swallowed foreign bodies may cause choking or bowel obstruction and may require medical care.
    https://medlineplus.gov/foreignbodies.html - Health Topics
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