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Intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a clinical syndrome caused by severe impairment in the ability of the intestines to push food through. It is characterized by the signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction without any lesion in the intestinal lumen. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Is A
Bowel pseudo-obstruction
May Cause
Esophageal dysfunction
Gastrointestinal dysfunction
Large bladder
Steatorrhea
May Be Caused by
 Common
Adynamic ileus
Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
 Uncommon
Acute intermittent porphyria
Amebic liver abscess
Amyloidosis
Brain damage
Celiac disease
Ceroidosis
Chagas disease
Chronic strongyloidiasis
Connective tissue disease
Diabetes mellitus
Drug reaction
Endocrine disorder
Enteric muscle disorder
Familial visceral myopathy
Fetal cytomegalovirus infection
Hydatid disease
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Jejunoileal bypass
Kawasaki syndrome
Myotonic dystrophy
Natal teeth - intestinal pseudo-obstruction - patent ductus
Neonatal adynamic ileus
Neurologic disorder
Oculogastrointestinal muscular dystrophy
Paralysis
Parkinsonism
Pelvic surgery
Pheochromocytoma
Retractile mesenteritis
Scleroderma
Small bowel diverticulosis
Sprue
Stroke
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Urinary retention
Vitamin D deficiency

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