What happens to serum albumin levels in cases of obstruction?

In the context of obstruction, serum albumin levels typically remain normal initially because albumin is a protein produced by the liver, and its production is not directly affected by the obstructive process itself. Conditions such as bowel obstruction may lead to fluid accumulation or shifts in extracellular fluid, but these changes do not inherently cause a decrease in serum albumin levels.

In cases of obstruction, the body's overall protein synthesis remains intact in the early stages. Therefore, unless there is significant liver dysfunction, malnutrition, or long-term illness affecting the liver's ability to produce albumin, you would not expect to see a notable change in serum levels due to an obstruction. It is important to understand that while the albumin levels might not change in a straightforward obstruction scenario, if the condition persists or becomes complicated, other factors may come into play that could alter albumin levels.

The other options suggest changes in serum albumin that are not typically aligned with the immediate physiological responses to obstruction, making them less applicable in this context.