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Primary intestinal pseudo-obstruction - Symptom

Alternative Names

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction; Acute colonic ileus; Colonic pseudo-obstruction; Idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction; Ogilvie's syndrome; Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Symptoms:

Abdominal pain
Abdominal distention
Nausea and vomiting
Weight loss
Difficulty swallowing
Constipation

Signs and tests:

Abdominal x-ray
Barium swallow
Malabsorption (inadequate absorption of nutrients from the intestinal tract)
Intestinal radionuclide scan
Esophageal manometry

Digestive system organs

Reviewed last on: 7/25/2006
Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-TorresdaleHospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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