Patient's question:
I was asked by my family's elderly person. They usually have a good appetite and can eat three bowls of rice per meal. A few days ago, they suddenly felt abdominal pain, abdominal pain, reduced appetite, and difficulty defecating. They had already taken them to the local hospital for treatment, but the treatment did not show any effect, and the symptoms of abdominal pain and abdominal pain were still very severe. How long does a hernia take to cause intestinal obstruction?Doctor's answer:
Conditions such as colon cancer, strangulated hernia, volvulus, and adhesive bowel obstruction are very common in the elderly. If not treated promptly, without expert intervention in time, it can easily lead to serious consequences such as bowel necrosis, peritonitis, septic shock, and sepsis. Therefore, when the public frequently experiences symptoms of bowel obstruction such as abdominal pain, abdominal pain, and difficulty defecating, it is recommended to fast, avoid alcohol, and seek timely follow-up at a specialized outpatient clinic to prevent missed treatment opportunities.