A bowel or intestinal obstruction, is an obstruction or blockage that can occur in the small or large intestine. Early signs and symptoms of a partial or complete intestinal obstruction include abdominal pain or distention, fever, rapid heart rate, and the inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement. Common causes of intestinal obstruction include colon cancer, diverticulitis,.

Intestinal Obstruction. An obstruction of the intestine is a blockage that completely stops or seriously impairs the passage of food, fluid, digestive secretions, and gas through the intestines. The most common causes in adults are scar tissue resulting from previous abdominal surgery, hernias, and tumors.