Question 1

can you tell me if medication induced ileus disappears after the going off the med?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes,: but it depends on duration and severity of the ileus.  Other causes need to be excluded, such as diabetes or intestinal obstruction.  Consult with a GI specialist.

Question 2

focal ileus causes?

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Almost anything: Any illness, particularly in the abdomen, can cause an ileus.  Common examples--urinary infection, pneumonia, injury, broken bones, any localized area of inflammation in the abdomen, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, viral illness.

Question 3

what is  focal ileus?

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Intestine: Part of the intestine lacking the normal peristaltic movement that helps push digested food along the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 4

how is ileus diagnosed?

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Ileus: by X RAY. and by good physical exam, decrease or absent bowel sounds can signal ileus

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of ileus?

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See below: Ileus is slowing of activity of the intestines. This results in nausea, maybe recurrent vomiting, inability to eat, increasing abdominal distension, lack of bowel movements. Can be associated with infections or a viral illness. Symptoms are very similar to a bowel obstruction & needs an evaluation with a doctor for a full medical evaluation.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: ileus?

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Ileus: Ileus is commonly defined as decreased motor activity of the GI tract due to non-mechanical causes. To diagnose ileus, obstructions secondary to adhesions, gallstone ileus and tumor have to be ruled-out.

Question 7

what should be the longest it takes an ileus to resolve?

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1-5 days: It could take longer. To help it move stop narcotics, walk a lot, chew gum.

Question 8

what is the definition of spastic ileus?

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Ileus: Ileus is the development of distention of the intestines as a result of decreased peristaltic motility.  Usually this is the response of the gut to some type of noxious stimulus, either traumatic, infectious or inflammatory.  The distension can mimic bowel obstruction and this needs to be differentiated, typically by watchful waiting.  Ileus will resolve by correcting the underlying cause.

Question 9

what should i do for an infection of the ileus?

Accepted Answer

Intestine or pelvis?: Ileus is slowing down of the intestines. Infection of the ileus is not a proper term. If you mean infection of the ileum, it could mean the end of the small intestine or one of the pelvic bones. You will need to be more specific about which one you mean.

Question 10

is ileus with fecal stasis dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: An ileus is a slowing down of the motility or flow through the bowel, and can occur typically when someone is taking a lot of pain meds, or has recently had a big operation.  Some metabolic problems can cause it also.  It generally doesn't require an operation, contrary to a bowel obstruction, which may.  It is sometimes difficult to distinguish between the two.  A surgeon can help differentiate.

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