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Recurrent small bowel obstructions without prior surgery
Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 19 9:57am | Replies (17)Comment receiving replies
My symptoms have been severe upper abdominal pain with nausea/vomiting. I have been hospitalized twice with SBO being diagnosed after CT scan. In the hospital treatment included IV fluids and IV pain/nausea meds and bowel rest. The second visit included the dreaded NG tube as symptoms wouldn’t subside without. Bloodwork including CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel were done during each hospital visit. No mention of anything being off. I’ve had several other episodes that I just suffer through at home knowing it must be SBO because of exact same symptoms. No lifestyle changes or management between episodes as I’ve not been instructed to make any changes. I have not had an endoscopy but I am wondering if it will be needed to help get answers. I’m hoping to hear from others on this forum what type of testing was done to find the reason for SBO.
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@sarah303
When you meet with the gastroenterologist, ask them to check your gallbladder function with a HYDA scan.
When my gastroenterologist did bloodwork, abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy, all that was found was esophagitis and gastritis erosions. I was prescribed Omeprazole. This didn’t explain the pain I was having on my right side of my abdomen near my liver.
After having a HYDA scan, it was determined that my gallbladder function was only ejecting 7% bile when it should be a minimum of 35%-40%. They suggested removing my gallbladder. I haven’t had this done yet due to having many other surgeries over a short timeframe (have been prioritizing spine/spinal cord issues). In the meantime, I reduced fat in my meals and eat small meals more frequently which has helped reduce the abdominal pain.