Ileus is a temporary lack of movement in the intestines that can lead to pain, nausea, bloating, and other symptoms. Risk factors include surgery and opioid use. Without treatment, ileus can be ...

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Paralytic Ileus'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

PARALYTIC ileus may occur in many situations. However, it is uncommon in patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage unless shock, electrolyte imbalance, peritonitis or obstruction is present. In the ...

Ileus is a functional, ... Alvimopan is a selective, peripherally acting μ-opioid antagonist which reduces the paralytic effect opiates have on the intestines. In addition, ...

Cite this: Emerging Pharmacologic Options for Treating Postoperative Ileus - Medscape - Oct 15, 2007. Abstract and Introduction; Nonselective Opioid Antagonists; Selective Opioid Antagonists; ...

Postoperative ileus is a common complication of abdominal surgery and places a considerable burden on health-care systems. In this Review, the authors outline evidence that postoperative ileus is ...

Background: Authors have studied the relationship between paralytic ileus and acute diarrhea in children in Kosovo. Material and methodology: The study is retrospective and covers the period of ...

Ileus is a functional, ... Unlike mechanical obstruction, where peristalsis may be visible and bowel sounds increased, in postoperative and paralytic ileus, both of these signs are absent.