Question 1

About the treatment

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Bowel Obstruction Treatment depends on the severity of obstruction of the digestive material from passing through the bowel.

Question 2

What is involved in the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Depending on the degree of severity, the treatment for Bowel Obstruction may include avoiding solid foods, medications to relieve pain and nausea along with close monitoring. In severe cases, surgery may be required.

Question 3

Who is the right doctor for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

A Gastroenterologist who focuses on the digestive system related disorders is the right doctor for Bowel Obstruction Treatment.

Question 4

What is the usual success rate for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

In severe cases, if surgical care is needed and given within 36 hours, then the mortality rate decreases to 8%. If the surgery is delayed by any means, the mortality rate increases by 25%.

Question 5

Any other special notes related to the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Severe abdominal pain, inability to pass wind and tools, bloating, constipation, pain while defecating, nausea may be the signs of bowel obstruction.

Question 6

About the treatment

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Bowel Obstruction requires treatment when the digested material stops from passing normally through the bowel.

Question 7

What is involved in the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

In some cases, Bowel Obstruction can be resolved by avoiding solid foods along with the consumption of pain and nausea medications and monitoring. Depending on the degree of severity, laparoscopic surgery or bowel resection may be required. The surgical approach requires the removal of a damaged section of the intestine.

Question 8

Who is the right doctor for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

A Gastroenterologist is the right doctor to consult for Bowel Obstruction Treatment.

Question 9

What is the usual success rate for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Around 50% of patients have been treated successfully by oral medications. The success rate of Bowel Obstruction Treatment using the surgical approach varies between 40-70%.

Question 10

Any other special notes related to the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Sometimes, surgery treatment causes recurrent Bowel Obstruction an inflamed intestine (Crohn's disease), or an infected pouch in the intestine.

Question 11

What is the cost of tests for Bowel obstruction treatment?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

The main test conducted to check for bowel obstruction treatment includes  ultrasound, x ray, air or barium enema and MRI.  The common ones before a bowel obstruction treatment includes blood tests such as glucose level tests, blood clotting tests, blood chemistry, and blood count test.  The cost of the test and surgery is being included in the package.

Question 12

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

All medicines in the time frame that the patient is at the hospital are covered in the package. Medicines taken for recovery are usually not covered in the package price.

Question 13

Is there any post-treatment expense after Bowel obstruction treatment?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

You need to be monitored carefully by your gastroenterologist  for 10 days  or even more. most patients with small bowel obstruction due to postoperative adhesions can recover within one week and some patients may need more than 10 days to be in hospital.  You have to come for follow up in every 10 days to check for any fluid build up in the stomach.

Question 14

What’s the stay duration for the surgery and the cost?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

After bowel obstruction treatment you have to be in hospital for maximum of seven to ten days after surgery. The recovery after surgery will take around 2-3 weeks depending on your condition.  The stay duration cost of the hospital is included in the package.

Question 15

Does Insurance cover the treatment?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

As per the norm the cost of the surgery is being included in the package because this is a complete medical procedure.

Question 16

Are there cheaper options for Bowel obstruction treatment?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Intravenous (in the vein) fluids, bowel rest with nothing to eat  and, sometimes, bowel decompression through a nasogastric tube.

Bowel Obstruction Treatment Cost In Faridabad

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Bowel Obstruction Treatment.

What is the cost of tests for Bowel obstruction treatment?

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

Is there any post-treatment expense after Bowel obstruction treatment?

What’s the stay duration for the surgery and the cost?

Does Insurance cover the treatment?

Are there cheaper options for Bowel obstruction treatment?

Bowel Obstruction Treatment in Faridabad

Doctors for Bowel Obstruction Treatment in Faridabad

Dr. Vishal Khurana

Dr. Bhaskar Nandi

Dr. Amit Miglani

Dr. Ravi Sahay

Dr Ram chandra Soni

Dr. Ramchandra Soni

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

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