Question:
My dad has a blockage which was found 2 weeks ago. They keep giving
him stuff to take and nothing is working. He us hurting and very
swollen up. How long can this go on before it starts poisoning his
system? He just went to the doctor again and once again they gave him
the same stuff they have been giving him that is not working. I'm
getting worried it's been too long.


Answer:
Hey stacy, how are you doing? Bowel obstruction frequently
necessitates surgical intervention. However, antibiotics should be
started in the Emergency Department. NOTE: Antibiotic coverage
must include gram-negative aerobic and gram-negative anaerobic
organisms. Therapy must cover all likely pathogens in the context of
this clinical setting: (The following antibiotics do not represent
an all-inclusive list.) Clindamycin (Cleocin) Metronidazole
(Flagyl) Aztreonam (Azactam) Cefoxitin (Mefoxin) Cefotetan
(Cefotan) Imipenem and cilastatin (Primaxin) Meropenem (Merrem)
Anyone suspected of having an intestinal obstruction is hospitalized.
The basic objective of treatment are to reopen the passageway as soon
as possible, either by decompression (preferred) or surgery, to
replace the fluid and nutrient losses intravenously (requires extreme
care and expertise; a mistake can do great harm), and to relieve pain.
Decompression is accomplished by means of suction. A long tube is
inserted into the intestine, and through suction, the obstruction is
often relieved. If total obstruction lasts more than 24 hours and
concervative (non-sergical) theraphy is not successful, immediate
surgery is always indicated when the physician is convinced that total
strangulation, or infraction (blockage of the blood vessel in the
area, causing death of local tissue), has occured. In intussusception,
the patient is often given a barium enema for X-ray. If this is
done early, before the disease has progressed too far, the enema
itself can often undo the partial obstruction. If the enema is given
too late, just the opposite can occur -- from partial blockage to
total strangulation. In paralytic ileus, a result of previous
abdominal surgery or some other exterior derivation, an attempt is
made to stimulate bowel motility (peristalsis) by locally applied heat
(hot damp towels or electric pad) or certain drugs. It often does the
trick. Best wishes,


Answer:
I'm wondering what type of medication your father's doctor has been
giving him since he is being treated at home. Is he passing any stool
at all? Is he nauseated? Does he have an appetite and is he eating
normally? Is he currently taking any constipating medications? You
need to help him get a second opinion from another doctor. Most bowel
obstructions correct themselves with conservative treatment but in
some cases, surgery is necessary. If your father is not improving over
the course of these last two weeks and he truly has an obstruction, he
needs to be admitted to the hospital for IV antibiotic therapy. He can
be monitored closely as an inpatient.


Answer:
I have had a total colectomy with an illium pull through... I have an
obstruction ,,, that is all they will say they are going to do an
other test with the scope....... because of my limited bowel is there
any thing that can be done except surgery????? I will not allow them
to give me a bag on the out side again I would rather die.......
please advise..... laady24@intelliplans.net


Answer:
Your doctor is going to perform an endoscopy to try to resolve the
blockage (that's not a surgery) I know it's difficult, but try to keep
in mind that in MOST cases, surgical intervention is not necessary -
the blockage (more often than not) clears on its own with
conservative, decompressive colonoscopy methods, or antibiotic therapy
treatment.


Answer:
Hi, I sell Arbonne products and we do have an Herbal Colon Cleanse, I would suggest this. It's made to clean out one's system, and it works really good. I use it! If you need more info, please email me at aline@myarbonne.com