in my experience, no it doesn't - because when your bowel is obstructed you won't be able to even have a movement. eating will make it much worse. if you have an obstruction it is best to go to the hospital so you can be monitored - until it passes- or they will put a tube down your nose and empty your stomach contents. if your able to vomit- it saves time and pain (from the tube)...and the obstruction will make you nausiated anyways.