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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffEmergency medical care is required to treat intestinal obstruction. As a result, you may not have much time to prepare for your appointment. If you have time before your appointment, make a list of your signs and symptoms so that you can better answer your doctor's questions.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
- When did you first begin experiencing abdominal pain or other symptoms?
- Did your symptoms come on all of a sudden or have you had symptoms like these before?
- Is your pain continuous?
- Have you experienced nausea, vomiting, fever, blood in your stool, diarrhea or constipation?
- Have you had surgery on your abdomen?
- Have you had radiation to your abdomen?
What you can do in the meantime
Seek medical attention immediately. Avoid pain medications and stop eating until you're able to see a doctor.
