Ileus - Gastroenterology - Merck Manual Professional Edition Symptoms and signs of ileus include abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and vague discomfort Pain rarely has the classic colicky pattern present in mechanical bowel obstruction
Ileus - Wikipedia Ileus may increase adhesion formation, because intestinal segments have more prolonged contact and intestinal distention causes serosal injury and ischemia It is usually treated with aggressive fluid support, prokinetics, and anti-inflammatories
Intestinal obstruction and Ileus - MedlinePlus In a newborn, paralytic ileus that destroys the bowel wall (necrotizing enterocolitis) is a life-threatening condition It may lead to blood and lung infections