Diseases and Conditions
Intestinal obstruction
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Risk factors
Diseases and conditions that can increase your risk of intestinal obstruction include:
- Abdominal or pelvic surgery, which often causes adhesions — a common intestinal obstruction
- Crohn's disease, which can cause the intestine's walls to thicken, narrowing the passageway
- Cancer in your abdomen
