Today, people suffer from a variety of diseases, sometimes bringing their body to a terrible state. Is it possible to somehow diagnose intestinal torsion? Will I be able to somehow provide myself first aid or is it better to contact a doctor right away?
About the disease
It is worth noting that intestinal torsion is one of the varieties of bowel obstruction. It happens as a result of a change in the position of this type of viscera - their plexus or rotation.
Small intestine
How to determine intestinal inversion? Symptoms, by the way, may vary slightly, for example, with damage to the small and large intestines. So, the most severe form of the disease is observed if the small intestine is twisted. In such a situation, a person may feel sharp, sharp pain in the region of the upper abdomen, back, and possibly the navel. All this is accompanied by the frequent return of just eaten food. Vomiting of bile is sometimes observed . There may also be an accumulation of gases, as evidenced by the characteristic grumbling in the womb. If an inversion of the intestines has occurred, the symptoms may also appear in the form of asymmetric bloating (a symptom of Valya), which can be determined “by eye” without any problems. Sometimes there is also paleness of the patient, low blood pressure and rapid pulse. It is worth noting that the more these entrails are twisted, the more pronounced are all of the above symptoms in a patient. If the patient is not provided with timely assistance, after eight hours everything can be fatal.
Sigmoid colon
In older people, sigmoid inversion of the intestines can occur. Symptoms are recurring. This means that from time to time the sigmoid colon will simply wrap around, which will receive a certain signal - abdominal pain. If the treatment is not started in time, the natural exhaustion of gases will be stopped, the stool will disappear. If at this stage the disease remains untreated, symptoms similar to those of the previous type of illness will begin to appear. If such an inversion occurs, the treatment is surgery. Surgeons note that during surgery in the patient’s body, the intestine is swollen from gases and feces, and sometimes its size can exceed normal parameters by 10-15 times.
Cecum
There is another inversion of the intestines, the symptoms of which should also be considered. Here we will talk about the cecum. The onset of the disease will be almost similar to the defeat of the sigmoid part - the absence of stool and the cessation of the natural release of gases. Val's syndrome can also be observed, but bloating will be concentrated in the left side, while the right side of the abdomen will remain almost normal.
At the doctor
Having determined the signs of intestinal torsion, it is best to seek medical help. After all, every minute lost with such a disease can become fatal and even lead to the death of the patient. What will the doctor do if he comes across such a patient? In addition to the standard examination and listening to sounds in the abdomen, he will send the patient to an X-ray, where it will be clearly visible whether there is a twisting of the intestines. If a diagnosis is made, the only thing that awaits the patient is surgery. It can end simply by spinning the gut, or maybe by removing its dead parts.