Thrombosis of the intestine

Such a disease, like intestinal thrombosis, is rare. But the enemy, as you know, you need to know in person - procrastination can turn into death. The consequences of intestinal thrombosis are very serious, so you need to be able to quickly recognize this disease and seek medical help as soon as possible.

Symptoms of intestinal thrombosis

The main cause of thrombosis of the intestine is a blockage of one of the blood vessels of the mesentery, or another part of the intestine. It can be a large artery or vein, as well as a small vessel. Consequences in any case unpleasant: a thrombus blocks the lumen, the blood supply of a certain part of the intestine is disturbed. As a result, an intestinal infarction occurs-a spasm that causes instant tissue necrosis. As a consequence - peritonitis , or large internal bleeding into the peritoneum. If you do not consult a doctor, the patient risks not waking up. That is why it is important to know the main symptoms of intestinal thrombosis:

• a sharp throbbing pain in the navel, or other part of the abdomen;
• bloating, while its walls remain rather soft;
• nausea and vomiting;
• a large amount of fresh blood in the stool;
• a sharp slowing of the pulse and increased pressure, which after a short time is replaced by tachycardia and a decrease in pressure;
• pallor of the face, dizziness and other signs of loss of blood.

Because of what there is a thrombosis of the vessels of the intestine?

Thrombosis of the small intestine, cecum and other parts of this organ often occurs in elderly people suffering from certain cardiovascular diseases. It can be:

• angina pectoris;
• heart disease;
• endocarditis;
• thrombophlebitis ;
• atherosclerosis.

In this case, the sex of the patient does not matter - the disease with the same degree of probability occurs in both women and men. And in This is one of the main problems of diagnosis: often the disease is confused with gynecological problems, which leads to incorrect treatment at the initial stage. Also, thrombosis of the intestine can often be mistaken for acute appendicitis with complications.

There are situations when there is an intestinal thrombosis after surgery on some other organ, in this case the patient has the most chances of survival, as thrombosis in this case develops a few hours after the surgical intervention and the doctor can promptly begin treatment - he will inject an anticoagulant, or a drug that destroys a thrombus. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.