A bowel obstruction is a blockage in the small or the large intestine. It can happen for many reasons, and can lead to severe complications. Dietary measures can help manage symptoms while waiting ...

They help break down food, absorb its nutrients, and turn it into waste. A bowel obstruction is when something blocks digested food, liquid, or waste from passing through your intestines.

An intestinal obstruction happens when your intestines become blocked so that digested foods and fluids buildup. If not treated, a blockage can lead to a dangerous rupture. Digested food particles ...