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(P76.2) Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
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43 863 in individuals diagnosis intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk confirmed
1 978 deaths with diagnosis intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
5% mortality rate associated with the disease intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
Diagnosis intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk is diagnosed Men are 25.86% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
633 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
1 345 (8.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-24
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
Absence or low individual and public risk
Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk - what does this mean
Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk is caused by the thickening of milk in the intestines, which can lead to a blockage of the intestines. this blockage can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation. in severe cases, it can lead to a life-threatening condition called bowel perforation. treatment involves the administration of fluids, electrolytes, and antibiotics, as well as surgical intervention if necessary.
What happens during the disease - intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk is a condition in which the small intestine becomes blocked due to the accumulation of thickened milk or milk curds. this obstruction is caused by the slow passage of milk through the digestive tract, leading to the formation of a hard mass that prevents the normal passage of food through the intestine. the obstruction can be caused by a variety of factors, including an obstruction in the small intestine, an inability to digest milk due to an underlying medical condition, or a decrease in the production of digestive enzymes. treatment typically involves the use of laxatives and other medications to soften the mass and relieve the obstruction. in some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the obstruction.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination to assess the patient’s symptoms.
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) to check for anemia and infection.
- Order a stool sample to check for the presence of white blood cells.
- Order an abdominal x-ray to check for intestinal obstruction.
- Order an abdominal ultrasound to check for any blockages or abscesses.
- Order an upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) to check for any narrowing of the small intestine.
- Order a barium enema to look for any narrowing of the large intestine.
- Order a CT scan to check for any blockages or abscesses.
- Perform an endoscopy to check for any blockages or abscesses.
- Perform a gastric lavage to check for the presence of inspissated milk.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
- Administering intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration
- Administering antibiotics to prevent infection
- Administering anti-nausea medications to reduce vomiting
- Using enemas to soften the inspissated milk
- Using laxatives to help pass the inspissated milk
- Performing surgery to remove the obstruction
21 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk - Prevention
Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk can be prevented by avoiding overfeeding of infants and ensuring that the infant is receiving adequate amounts of water to keep the milk from becoming too thick. additionally, parents should be encouraged to feed their infant smaller, more frequent feedings throughout the day to reduce the risk of obstruction.