1. Complications of intestinal obstruction include: Pain Constipation Loss of appetite Inability to keep food or fluids down Fever Infection Tear (perforation) of the intestine

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    Can strictures cause a bowel obstruction?
    Strictures can cause a bowel obstruction, hindering your ability to go to the bathroom and eliminate gas and solid waste. They occur in people with colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Strictures can often be corrected, but they can be life-threatening if left untreated and block the colon completely.

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    Treatment of most patients with bowel obstruction will take place in the hospital. Fluids are given via an IV, as most patients are unable to take anything by mouth. Without surgical treatment, a complete blockage will rarely get better on its own. Patients with an incomplete or partial bowel blockage may not need immediate surgery.
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    Bloating: The stricture can cause trapped gas and poop, leading to a feeling of tightness or distension in your abdomen. Constipation: This is a frequent consequence as the narrowed passage makes it difficult to pass poop. You might experience straining while pooping or the feeling of not being able to get it all out. What causes colon strictures?

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    What are the symptoms of an intestinal stricture?
    Depending on the severity, an intestinal stricture can cause symptoms like bloating, cramping, severe abdominal pain, and nausea. Treatment may involve medication, a medical procedure, or surgery. An intestinal stricture is a narrowing in the intestine that makes it difficult for food to pass through. Sometimes, it can lead to intestinal blockage.

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    Can a stricture cause poop?
    Your colon’s job is to process digested food and liquids and push the waste down to your rectum to be eliminated as stool. A serious stricture can block your bowels and make it hard for you to poop. Symptoms of a colon stricture may include if you: If you don't treat it early, a stricture can turn deadly.

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    What happens if a colon stricture is left untreated?
    Strictures often affect people with inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer. They can slow or completely block your bowels, making it hard or impossible to pass gas or poop. Left untreated, strictures can lead to life-threatening complications like bowel obstruction. What is a colon stricture?

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