Intestinal obstruction is when the normal flow of contents in the intestine is obstructed, resulting in a complete or partial blockage of the intestinal lumen. Intestinal blockages can occur for a variety of reasons, and some of the most common ones are described below.
First, intestinal obstruction can be caused by physiological causes, such as bowel torvulus or curvature. This can be due to congenital malformations, adhesions after surgery, intestinal tumors or polyps, etc. When the intestine is bent or twisted, the intestinal contents cannot pass smoothly, resulting in intestinal blockage. Secondly, mechanical causes are also one of the common causes of intestinal blockage. Mechanical obstruction can be caused by obstruction of the intestinal lumen such as tumors, stones, foreign bodies, or intestinal masses in the intestine. These objects can obstruct the normal flow of contents in the intestines, causing intestinal blockages to occur. In addition, intestinal spasms can also lead to intestinal blockage. Spasticity is an excessive contraction of the intestinal wall, preventing the contents of the intestine from passing smoothly. Intestinal spasms can be caused by intestinal infections, inflammation, neurological factors, or functional intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
In addition, intestinal obstruction and inflammation of the intestinal wall can also lead to intestinal blockage. Intestinal obstruction is the interruption of intestinal blood** leading to necrosis of intestinal wall tissue, resulting in intestinal obstruction. Inflammation of the intestinal wall can be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), etc., leading to thickening and narrowing of the intestinal wall, which in turn can lead to intestinal blockage. Finally, intestinal blockage can also be caused by diseases of other organs in the body, such as tumors, inflammation or organ prolapse in the abdominal cavity. These factors can put pressure or pressure on the intestines, leading to the occurrence of intestinal blockages.
In conclusion, intestinal obstruction can be caused by a variety of causes, including intestinal physiological causes, mechanical factors, intestinal spasms, intestinal obstruction, intestinal wall inflammation, and other diseases of the body. Timely identification and treatment of the causes of intestinal obstruction is of great significance for the prevention and treatment of intestinal obstruction.