intestinal obstruction

[abby1911]

last year(April 2011) my mother in law had ovarian cancer and was treated had surgery and chemo in August 2011. Now about 10 months later in June 2012 cancer came back and affected part of the intestine(blockage) and abdominal pain. Not able to digest any Food even water or fluid she started to vomit brown now green. we admit her in hospital 3days back she on tube feeding providing calories, vitamins and minerals. Had anyone suffered from this??? Please suggest me good hospital and Doctor......

[abby1911]

Hi,
i am fine. Thanks for your reply.
we admitted her to hospital for 12 days and doctor placed nasogastric tube. Now she is back to home but she is not able to eat anything properly. we are giving her juice and coconut water. Do you have any contact number so that i can call you and describe more.
My no.is [phone]

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you?  I'm sorry to hear about your mother-in-law's gastrointestinal symptoms. If there is obstruction, nasogastric tube is placed to help relieve abdominal distention and vomiting. Surgery may be needed to relieve the obstruction if the tube does not relieve the symptoms, or if there are signs of tissue death. Complications such as electrolyte imbalances, infection, perforation and tissue death should be avoided especially with her medical history. It is best that you talk to her doctors about the management plan, referral to other specialists and possible transfer to another hospital in your area  if this is your decision. They are in better position to recommend local specialists and hospitals which are equipped with better  facilities.  Take care and do keep us posted.