Best Intestinal Perforation Treatment in Ahmedabad

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Intestinal Perforation

Experiencing sudden abdominal pain? Find relief for your intestinal perforation at Tirtham Surgical Hospital. Our expert doctors listen to understand your discomfort. With 16+ years of experience, they provide the best treatment and guide you throughout the treatment.

What is Intestinal Perforation?

Intestinal perforation, or bowel perforation, is a severe medical condition in which a hole, cut or tear forms through the wall of the intestine throughout its thickness.

The intestine leakage can result in stomach acid formation and partial digestion of food and bacteria. Intestinal perforation may occur in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including:

Stomach
Small Intestine, and
Large Intestine

This condition can lead to infection and inflammation in the lining of your abdomen, which can be life-threatening if not treated on time.

What Happens if You have Intestinal Perforation?

Intestinal perforation may occur due to many different reasons. Bowel perforation can allow your stool (from the large intestine) and or digestive juices ( from the small intestine or stomach) to leak. It requires immediate medical care, and without prompt treatment, it can lead to:

Bleeding inside your abdomen
Infection of the abdominal lining (peritonitis)
Permanently damaged digestive system
Sepsis

Common Causes

There are many underlying conditions and factors that can weaken or damage the intestine wall. Here are a few common causes:

Severe infections
Abdominal trauma or injuries
Ulcers
Swallowing foreign objects
Cancer
Inflammatory conditions
Medical surgeries or conditions, such as Colonoscopy
Blockage in intestines
Forceful vomiting
Chemotherapy medication
Gallbladder disease

What are the Symptoms of Intestinal Perforation?

It can be difficult to notice the symptoms of intestinal perforation in its early stages. However, you might notice the most obvious signs over time.

The symptoms of intestinal perforation may include:

Sudden and intense abdominal pain
High fever accompanied by chills or sweating
Nausea and frequent vomiting
Abdominal bloating and swelling
Changes in bowel movement
Severe constipation or inability to pass gas
Diarrhea
Bloody stools
Feeling unwell, weak and weary
Loss of appetite
Possible weight loss

Keenly observe yourself, and if you suspect that you may have a similar condition, immediately consult a doctor near you. Early detection and treatment are necessary for intestinal perforation.

How is Intestinal Perforation Diagnosed?

Once you visit your doctor, they will examine you to diagnose your condition. Your doctor will diagnose you with various techniques, including a physical examination, diagnostic tests and medical history.

The doctor may ask you:

What symptoms do you have?
Do you have other health conditions?
When did the symptoms start?
Have you gone through any medical procedures recently?
What is your family medical history?
Was there any accident that occurred recently?

Post understanding your conditions, the provider will first take your vitals, including:

Blood tests
Blood pressure
Body temperature
Heart rate
Breathing rate

What Tests Will Diagnose Intestinal Perforation?

After the doctor examines you thoroughly, he may use the following tests to understand the severity of your perforation.

Blood Tests: To check for signs of infection, evaluate haemoglobin levels and assess the functions of your Kidney and Liver. The blood test will also help the doctor evaluate the acid levels in your stomach.

CT Scan: This is a very common image testing procedure to diagnose intestinal perforation. It provides a detailed cross-sectional image of your abdomen. The doctors will be able to locate the perforation and evaluate its size.

X-Ray: A chest or abdomen X-ray is performed to find the presence of gas in the abdominal cavity. A perforation lets air into the stomach cavity, helping doctors diagnose perforation.

Endoscopy or Colonoscopy: A doctor inserts a thin, flexible tube with a camera inside your digestive tract to examine the problem. It can help doctors locate the intestinal perforation. However, it is not usually used for initial diagnosis.

What is the Treatment for Intestinal Perforation?

If your doctor diagnoses you with intestinal perforation, you may need immediate intestinal perforation surgery. Based on the severity of your condition and its location, your surgery will include:

Immediate Care: First, to help you stay hydrated and keep your blood pressure stable, your doctor will give you fluids through an IV ( a thin tube inserted through your veins.) They may give you antibiotics to help remove and prevent the infection from spreading. The doctor could also give medications if you have severe abdominal pain.

Surgery: Once you feel comfortable, the doctor may perform exploratory laparotomy, a surgical procedure for intestinal perforation. It is performed if the perforation is small and detected early. The doctor makes an incision in the abdomen and directly stitches the hole in the intestine. However, if it is large or located in a complex area, the doctor might remove the damaged segment of the intestine. The healthy ends of the intestine are then sewn back.

Ostomy: In rare cases, when the intestine is severely damaged, inflamed or infected, the doctor performs a temporary ostomy. They bring a portion of the healthy intestine through the abdominal wall to create an opening for stool diversion. This allows the damaged area of the intestine to heal before reconnecting. For close monitoring, the doctor may shift you to an intensive care unit (ICU), put you on a liquid diet until your bowel movements recover and put you on antibiotics until you are completely recovered. The healthcare provider may recommend you for follow-up care and long-term management.

What Happens if Intestinal Perforation is Not Treated?

If left untreated, intestinal perforation can lead to serious life-threatening problems and even death. Below are some of the possible consequences.

Peritonitis: Intestinal perforation leads to bacteria and digestive enzymes leaking into your abdominal cavity. This causes inflammation and infection leading to peritonitis. Peritonitis causes severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. If left untreated, it can progress to septic shock, which is a life-threatening condition. The infection spreads rapidly, causing low blood pressure and organ failure.

Sepsis: Sepsis is a severe infection that spreads across the bloodstream. It can cause systemic inflammation, organ dysfunctions and potential death when not treated on time.

Abscess Formation: Leakage of stool, digestive juices and other intestinal content leads to pus collection in the abdomen. This pus is called an abscess, and it can cause further infection. It should be removed using drainage procedures or surgery.

Intestinal Fistulas: If not treated quickly or completely, chronic untreated intestinal perforation can create a new abnormal connection. This is called a fistula, which acts like a pipe between the intestine and other organs or skin. The fluids from the intestine moving to other parts of the body cause the infection to increase and create other complications.

Untreated and chronic perforations can lead to long-term digestive complications or multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).

FAQ

How can I find the best intestinal perforation doctor near me?

Consider Tirtham Surgical Hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, if you seek the best perforation doctor. They offer specialized, advanced treatments and surgery procedures. Get experienced surgeons for intestinal perforation at Tirtham.

Can a perforated intestine recover itself?

Small perforations can heal without surgery, but that happens in rare cases. It is always good to consult a doctor if you have bowel perforations. Intestinal perforation can be fatal and usually needs antibiotics, close monitoring and surgery.

How can I reduce my risk for intestinal perforation?

Keep your gut healthy to avoid the risk of intestinal perforation.

Eat healthy
Keep your gut clean
Reduce the risk of constipation
Exercise regularly
Follow you doctor’s advice for healthy living

What organs can be perforated?

Perforation may occur in:

Oesophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Gallbladder

What is the recovery time for intestinal perforation surgery?

A full recovery after intestinal perforation surgery may take several weeks. Always see your healthcare provider for proper care.

What foods are good post post-intestinal perforation surgery?

Initially, the doctor will put you on a liquid diet until your bowel movements are recovered completely. After that, try eating fibre-rich foods, increasing your protein intake and having light meals.

What is the survival rate for a perforated bowel?

Even after surgery, the mortality rate is still 30 to 50%.

What drug causes intestinal perforation?

Drugs such as aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids can lead to intestinal perforation.

Can a CT scan detect a perforated bowel?

CT scan is one the most preferred methods for diagnosing free air and finding the exact location of the perforation.

Can Hernia cause perforation?

Yes, blunt trauma on the abdomen, such as the presence of an inguinal hernia, is a major cause contributing to intestinal perforation.

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