Patient's question:
I have always been in good health, but recently I feel that my intestines are always not smooth, and I also have symptoms of constipation. Sometimes I also have abdominal pain. I thought I had constipation and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said that I might have intestinal obstruction. I would like to ask what the difference is between intestinal obstruction and constipation?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, constipation and intestinal obstruction are quite different. Constipation primarily involves difficulty in defecation, generally dry stools and long defecation periods, usually occurring a few times a day. In contrast, the main symptoms of intestinal obstruction are abdominal pain, nausea, and the cessation of gas and stool passage, which can be observed as air-fluid levels on an X-ray. Your situation seems to be constipation, so it is recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables. The above information can serve as a reference.