Intestinal obstruction means partial or complete blockage of the intestine, preventing food, fluids, and gas from moving normally through the digestive tract. It can involve either the small intestine or large intestine. ✅ Causes 1. Small Intestine Obstruction • Adhesions (scar tissue after surgery) – most common • Hernias • Tumors • Intussusception (telescoping of bowel; common in children) • Volvulus (twisting of intestine) • Crohn’s disease strictures 2. Large Intestine Obstruction • Colorect