What are the symptoms of a bowel obstruction?

What kinds of tests do they run at the hospital to see if you have a bowel obstruction? Don't worry this isn't for me. My dad had another unrelated bowel surgery and I am asking for his sake since I know someone on this site can help. Thanks

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