Obstruction of the intestine
due
to it being paralyzed. The paralysis does not need to be complete
to cause ileus, but the intestine must be so inactive that it
prohibits the passage of food and leads to
blockage of the intestine. Ileus commonly follows some types of
surgery. It can result also from certain drugs,
injuries,
and illnesses. Irrespective of the cause, ileus causes constipation
and bloating. On listening to the abdomen with a stethoscope, no
bowel sounds are heard (because the bowel is inactive). Also called
paralytic ileus.
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