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Paralytic Ileus Learning Center

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Ileus is a partial or complete non-mechanical blockage of the small and/or large intestine. There are two types of intestinal obstructions , mechanical and non-mechanical.

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Symptoms
Ileus : Causes and symptoms.
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Causes
Ileus : Causes and symptoms.
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Tests
Barium studies are used in cases of mechanical obstruction but may cause problems by increasing pressure or intestinal ...
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Treatments
Ileus : Treatment. Drug therapies that promote intestinal motility (ability of the intestine to move spontaneously), su...
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Drugs
  • cisapride
  • vasopressin
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Alternative Therapies
Alternative treatment. If the case is not a medical emergency, homeopaths and practitioners of traditional Chinese medi...
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Risk Factors
  • Critical Illness
  • electrolyte imbalance
  • Hypothyroidism
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Complications
In children with cystic fibrosis in which meconium ileus becomes evident soon after birth, the prognosis is linked with...
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Prevention
Most cases of ileus are not preventable. Surgery to remove a tumor or other mechanical obstruction may help to prevent ...
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Doctor Specialties
When to call the doctor. A healthcare professional should be contacted if a child experiences persistent abdominal dist...
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