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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

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