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Blocked Rectum – Causes and Symptoms of Rectal Blockage

The rectum lies towards the end of the colon where it plays an important role is temporarily holding feces before a bowel movement. Like any part of the bowels, the rectum may become blocked. As a result the movement of stool is hampered and a person may experience this blockage as constipation. Without intervention, a >> Read More ...

Ogilvie Syndrome (Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction)

Definition Ogilvie syndrome (not Oglivie) is a condition where there is a sudden blockage of the colon despite there being no mechanical reason for the obstruction. This means that there is no mass or narrowing causing the obstruction. In fact, the colon is actually widened (dilatation) abnormally. Ogilvie syndrome is also >> Read More ...

Megacolon (Dilated Large Colon Tube)

What is a megacolon? Megacolon is a condition where the colon of the large intestine becomes wider than normal. This distension can also affect the cecum and extend to the rectum. The proper term for this widening is ‘dilatation’. It is not an increase in length but a dilated portion of the colon while other >> Read More ...

Blocked Bowels (Colon) – Small or Large Intestine Obstruction

The small and large intestine comprise the longest part of the digestive tract. It starts with the small intestine that starts from the end part of the stomach and ends at the anal canal. The small intestine is approximately 20 feet (6 meters) long and is coiled to fit within the abdominal cavity. The large intestine is >> Read More ...