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What Causes Twisted Intestine?

I had surgery three weeks ago a major surgery had a full hystertomy. the doctor sya my intestine was in a knot also had faces. I knew earlier before the surgery I felt a ball like symtomn in the middle of my stomach.the doctor said my intestine was In a knot or twisted. how dangerous?
Wed, 24 Apr 2019
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Hi,

A volvulus causes bowel obstructions, which may cut off the blood supply to areas of the bowels. A volvulus occurs when part of the colon or intestine twists.

The twisting causes bowel obstructions that may cut off the blood supply to areas of the bowels. In adults, volvulus of the small intestine is rare.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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What Causes Twisted Intestine?

Hi, A volvulus causes bowel obstructions, which may cut off the blood supply to areas of the bowels. A volvulus occurs when part of the colon or intestine twists. The twisting causes bowel obstructions that may cut off the blood supply to areas of the bowels. In adults, volvulus of the small intestine is rare. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Monish De, Oncologist