5.) What are the differences in presentation between large bowel obstruction and small bowel obstruction?
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Differences between small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction:
Symptom | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Small bowel obstruction | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Large bowel obstruction |
Pain location | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Mid abdomen | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Lower abdomen |
Pain character | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Colicky to constant | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Continuous |
Vomiting | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Early | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Late |
Distension | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Mild to moderate | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Severe |
Constipation or obstipation | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | May be present | ![](../images/spacer.gif) | Marked |
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