Intestinal obstruction can affect both the small and large intestine. In this case, the intestinal contents can no longer be transported further – there is a blockage of the intestinal contents at narrow points (mechanical ileus) or the movement of the intestines comes to a standstill (paralytic ileus). Intestinal obstruction is also called ileus, and … Intestinal Obstruction: Causes and Types
Paralytic bowel obstruction causes the movement of the bowel (peristalsis) to stop suddenly. The intestinal contents can no longer be transported toward the rectum because of the intestinal paralysis. As in mechanical intestinal obstruction, the germs contained in the intestinal contents can pass through the intestinal wall. They enter the abdominal cavity and lead to … Paralytic Intestinal Obstruction (Paralytic Ileus)
The small and large intestines are in constant motion to move digested food in waves toward the rectum. This movement, typical of the gastrointestinal tract, is called peristalsis. How strong the peristalsis can be can be seen particularly well in diarrhea. However, intestinal obstruction can also trigger violent intestinal movements. The result is severe abdominal … Mechanical Intestinal Obstruction (Mechanical Ileus)
