Learn how small bowel obstruction develops, warning signs to watch for, and proven methods to prevent serious complications.

For partial obstruction, it may take 2 to 5 days for patients to seek medical care. For bariatric surgery in particular, how common is small bowel obstruction and how soon after surgery can it ...

On September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible adverse event to the Ozempic label. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via ...

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction.

Superabsorbent polymer beads that are often used as toys or decorations can cause bowel obstructions in young children, which may require surgery, according to research presented at the AAP ...