Intestinal pseudo-obstruction – Ogilvie's syndrome – Acute intestinal pseudo-obstruction – Acute obstruction of non-toxic

Description of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

When intestinal pseudo-foods and liquids can not pass through the intestine, accumulating during all or part of the colon. Symptoms of the condition similar to ileus, but no locking intestinal happens happens.

Causes of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is caused by problems with the muscles and nerve endings of the intestine.

Risk factors of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Factors, which increase the risk of intestinal pseudo-obstruction:

• Surgical intervention;
• Abdominal Hemorrhage;
• Intestinal ischemia (insufficient blood supply to the digestive system);
• Inflammation (eg, infection);
• Trauma;
• Stroke;
• Problems with metabolism;
• Some medications.

Symptoms of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Symptoms of intestinal pseudo-obstruction may include:

• Convulsions;
• Stomach ache;
• Nausea;
• Vomiting;
• Razduvanie life;
• Frequent loose stools;
• Problems with the bladder.

Diagnosis of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

First, the doctor performs a physical examination. Other tests may include:

• X-ray of the abdomen – test, which uses X-rays, to take a picture of internal organs;
• Abdominal computed tomography – type of X-ray, which uses computer, to make pictures of structures in the body;
• Blood tests;
• Urine.

Treatment of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Treatment intestinal pseudo-obstruction may include the following procedures:

Parenteral nutrition

Intravenous feeding may be necessary, to help prevent malnutrition.

Medication

The doctor may prescribe antibiotics, to help prevent bacterial infection. Besides, the drug can be used, to treat intestinal problems with muscles.

Surgery

In severe cases of intestinal pseudo-operation is conducted, to remove part or all of the intestine.

Endoscopy

If the bowel does not resume normal function after treatment konservativngo, It conducts additional examinations colonoscope, and its results is assigned treatment.

Prevention of intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Many cases of intestinal pseudo-obstruction can not be prevented. But certain measures can be taken after surgery, to avoid the complications of intestinal pseudo-obstruction. These measures include:

• Eating a light meal;
• The use of chewing gum;
• Limit fluid intake;
• Medicines, that suppress opioidnyemretseptory;
• Beta Blockers.