Paralytic Ileus: Definition, Causes, Symptoms

Brief overview Causes: Blood clots in intestinal vessels, abdominal surgery, impaired nerve function, metabolic disorders, certain medications, chronic bowel disease. Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, distended abdomen, diffuse abdominal pain, no bowel sounds. Course of disease and prognosis: Depending on the cause, life-threatening without treatment Examination and diagnosis: Physical examination, listening to the abdomen, X-ray, ultrasound examination … Paralytic Ileus: Definition, Causes, Symptoms