Ileus: What Is It, Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More | Osmosis An ileus can lead to potentially life threatening complications and should be addressed immediately Treatment for an ileus focuses on bowel rest by limiting oral intake and discontinuing medications that may be causing the ileus
Ileus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Ileus refers to the intolerance of oral intake due to inhibition of the gastrointestinal propulsion without signs of mechanical obstruction The diagnosis is often associated with surgery, medications, trauma, peritonitis, or severe illness
Paralytic Ileus: Definition, Causes, Symptoms Treatments The intestines just aren’t doing their job Sometimes the entire digestive tract is affected, and sometimes ileus is localized in a particular bowel loop near the site of an injury or inflammation Ileus is usually a temporary reaction of your body to trauma, such as surgery or infection
Ileus - Gastrointestinal Disorders - Merck Manual Professional Edition It occurs most commonly after abdominal surgery, particularly when the intestines have been manipulated Symptoms are nausea, vomiting, and vague abdominal discomfort Diagnosis is based on radiographs and clinical impression Treatment is supportive, with nasogastric suction and IV fluids
Ileus - What You Need to Know - Drugs. com An ileus is a condition that develops when the muscles of your intestines stop contracting This causes a blockage that prevents food and waste from passing through normally
Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus - UF Health Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus Definition Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel The contents of the intestine cannot pass through it