An abdominal x-ray shows multiple dilated loops of small bowel and gas. The abdomen can be tender, distended, and soft. A differential diagnosis can be an intussusception.
Clostridial necrotizing enteritis
Intestinal spirochetosis
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Staphylococcal enteritis
Wilderness-acquired diarrhea
Eosinophilic gastroenteritis
Diversion colitis
Cord colitis syndrome