4. Vomiting
Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus start to experience symptoms of nausea as the abdomen swells, and the digestive system slows down. As a result, they may begin to develop vomiting symptoms. In many cases, the vomiting symptoms will not bring up any food, and the patient starts to dry heave.
The patient may also vomit fluids only, resulting in the onset of dehydration. Dehydration is a severe complication of the vomiting symptoms involved with paralytic ileus. The patient should replace any fluids after vomiting to avoid dehydration. If they fail to rehydrate, it can exacerbate the effects of the condition, increasing symptoms of constipation, bloating, gas, and pain.
Dehydration also causes changes in the mineral balance of the body, leading to the onset of seizures in the affected individual. If you start to experience vomiting symptoms, along with nausea and bloating of the abdomen, it’s vital that you receive a medical diagnosis as soon as possible.