Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

If you have a bowel obstruction, you may experience nausea, bloating, and other digestive symptoms. It can be a serious health condition and often requires emergency care. Bowel obstruction is a ...

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SMA syndrome occurs when two arteries compress a section of the small intestine, resulting in abdominal-related symptoms. SMA syndrome is rare, affecting less than 1% of the general population. SMA ...

Malignant gastric outlet obstruction (MGOO) arises when neoplastic lesions in the pyloric region, distal stomach or duodenum impede gastric emptying, leading to nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort ...