Question

The first to appear in a case of acute intestinal obstruction is:

Answer 1

Answer:

Upright abdominal X-ray demonstrating a small bowel obstruction. Note multiple air fluid levels. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, vomiting, bloating and not passing gas. Mechanical obstruction is the cause of about 5 to 15% of cases of severe abdominal pain of sudden onset requiring admission to hospital.