Multiple choice

In mesenteric ischemia, small intestine is injured due to short blood supply. Which of the following symptoms appears in paralytic phase of ischemia?

  1. Bloody stool

  2. Decreased bowel motility

  3. Damaged colon lining

  4. Severe abdominal pain

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In paralytic phase of ischemia, decrease in bowel motility results in abdominal bloating.