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Bowel Obstruction On this page: What is a bowel obstruction? A bowel obstruction happens when either your …
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… Treating a Twisting Bowel Obstruction On this page: Overview … Overview Doctors have several options for treating a bowel obstruction caused by twisting of the intestine …
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Bowel Resection On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is … for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection , also called partial colectomy, removes a … You may need a bowel resection if you have: A bowel obstruction. Colon cancer. Crohn's disease. Diverticulitis. …
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… Urinary Obstruction in Children On this page: Overview Overview A urinary obstruction refers to anything that blocks, slows, or … the normal flow of urine through the urinary tract . Obstructions can occur at any point in the urinary tract . …
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Bowel and gastrointestinal conditions Last updated March 25, 2025 Overview Learn about common bowel and gastrointestinal conditions and symptoms. Find … Other bowel and gastrointestinal issues Anal fissure Bowel obstruction Diverticulosis Dyspepsia Gastritis …
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Bowel Movements in Babies On this page: Overview Overview How often do newborns have bowel movements? You may be surprised at the number of … goes through every day. Many newborns have at least 1 or 2 bowel movements a day. By the end of the first week, your …
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Bowel Resection for Colorectal Cancer On this page: Surgery … for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection for colorectal cancer , also called partial … or rectum tissue on both sides of the tumour. The goal of bowel resection is to take out the part of the colon or …