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Is IBD the cause of my small bowel obstruction?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Before a year, I was treated in the emergency for small bowel obstruction due to inflammation. I do not have a diagnosis of IBD. After going through the criteria of Crohn's disease and UC, I found that my symptoms are fitting to these issues. I am living without symptoms or other issues for a year but at times I still have inflammation. My son is having issues related to IBD. Is it possible for a person to live these years without a diagnosis? Is there any other explanation for small bowel obstruction? I know that something was wrong for a month before having obstruction. Sometimes my stool was narrow and I had difficulty to push it out. Occasionally, I have these issues.

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Hi,

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You can have a simple infection of the small bowel and it can lead to some obstructive symptoms. As you do not have any complete obstruction, and so surgery was not required in your case. Some bacterial infections affecting the small bowel presents similar symptoms and it resolves by taking antibiotic therapies. As you do not have any recurrent symptoms, I have a doubt that you have IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). If you are completely asymptomatic, then you do not need to worry. If you have symptoms, then we think of the possibilities. If yes, then please mention the symptoms you are faced. If your son has similar symptoms, then please mention the symptoms faced by him.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At September 21, 2020
Reviewed At March 5, 2021

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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