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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of intestinal obstruction include:
- Crampy abdominal pain that comes and goes (intermittent)
- Nausea
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Inability to have a bowel movement or pass gas
- Swelling of the abdomen (distention)
- Abdominal tenderness
- Fever
When to see a doctor
Because of the serious complications that can develop from intestinal obstruction, you should seek immediate medical care if you develop the signs or symptoms listed above.
