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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Vomiting?

my grandson is 21 has been to the er 3 times in the last 2 months he get constapated feels like he has to go to the bathroom then he starts violently vomiting for 2 or 3 hours we have been to the er with no results they wait til he stop vomiting and send him home. its only after he eats.
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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hello, welcome to healthcaremagic

the symptoms of your grandson are suggestive of intestinal obstruction.
however, i would like to take a few more history like-
+duration/frequency/periodicity of symptoms.
+drug abuse history
+any recent surgery history
+stool frequencies
+history of hemetmesis/hemoptysis
the reason for this is most common cause of intestinal obstructions is adhesions post surgery.

however, i would like you to get following investigations done-
1. CECT abdomen
2. Xray chest/left lateral decubitus
3. barium meal follow through
4. liver function tests

please visit a nearby ER asap as its a serious condition.

hope this helps you.
I wish for your good health.
Please feel free to revert back in case of any more doubts/queries.
Thank you.
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What Causes Severe Constipation Along With Vomiting?

hello, welcome to healthcaremagic the symptoms of your grandson are suggestive of intestinal obstruction. however, i would like to take a few more history like- +duration/frequency/periodicity of symptoms. +drug abuse history +any recent surgery history +stool frequencies +history of hemetmesis/hemoptysis the reason for this is most common cause of intestinal obstructions is adhesions post surgery. however, i would like you to get following investigations done- 1. CECT abdomen 2. Xray chest/left lateral decubitus 3. barium meal follow through 4. liver function tests please visit a nearby ER asap as its a serious condition. hope this helps you. I wish for your good health. Please feel free to revert back in case of any more doubts/queries. Thank you.