Some diseases create obstructions in the intestines that can consist of fibrous tissue, inflammation, or infected tissue pouches. Because of the blockages, food and liquid struggle to pass through. This can cause symptoms that range from mild nausea to extreme pain, and severe cases can cause tissue death. Despite the seriousness of the issue, intestinal obstructions are fairly simple to resolve once diagnosed. The key symptom that hints at an obstruction is the inability to have a bowel movement or pass gas.

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