{"id":11705,"date":"2019-08-31T09:13:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T09:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=11705"},"modified":"2021-04-27T17:53:56","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T17:53:56","slug":"15-frequent-symptoms-of-paralytic-ileus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-frequent-symptoms-of-paralytic-ileus\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Frequent Symptoms of Paralytic Ileus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Paralytic ileus is a medical term that describes a temporary and sometimes painful lack of mobility in the intestinal tract. Patients who experience the onset of paralytic ileus find that their food does not move through the digestive system in a usual manner. As a result, the patient may start to experience the onset of constipation and a backing up of food in the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This condition typically occurs after the patient undergoes abdominal surgery. In many cases, the onset of paralytic ileus is a dangerous situation that requires immediate medical attention. If left unmanaged and untreated, the condition can cut off the supply blood to the intestines, causing the onset of tissue death which may lead to other severe intestinal disorders, such as diverticulitis and tearing of the intestinal walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any of the following symptoms below, reach out to your doctor for an immediate appointment and diagnosis of your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.     Stomach Pain and Cramping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first symptoms to show up\u00a0related to the onset of paralytic ileus<\/a> is an increase in cramping and stomach pain. The pain symptoms may start as minor, and increase as the day progresses. The cramping symptoms associated with the condition can be severe in nature, resulting in the patient doubling over from the pain associated with the cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most patients who experience this symptom of the condition, make use of laxatives to help the bowels move. Unfortunately, in most cases, the laxatives do not provide any relief, and they may also increase the intensity of the pain symptoms experienced by the affected individual. If you take a laxative to resolve your constipation issues, an experience no relief, then it’s best that you contact your doctor immediately for a diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, it’s possible to avoid complications with the digestive system provided that you received treatment in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2.     Bloating and A Swollen Abdomen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus may notice that that the abdomen starts to swell. The swelling occurs due to a backup of gas and food in the digestive system. The condition causes the bowels to lose their natural peristaltic movement, resulting in the inefficiency of clearing the digestive system of digested food particles. Making use of laxatives to remedy the situation typically does not provide the patient with much relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bloating and swelling symptoms associated with paralytic ileus, increase pain in the abdomen<\/a>, and the patient may require immediate medical attention to resolve the situation. During diagnosis, the doctor will press down on your stomach to get a sense of the bloating involved with the condition. If they feel that the disease is getting worse, they may recommend surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, patients with the condition require surgery to resolve the problems in the bowels and return them to regular working order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3.     Nausea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus may start to experience symptoms of nausea <\/a>as the condition progresses. When the bowels do not work correctly, it results in bloating and swelling of the abdominal walls, causing pain in the affected individual. Sensations of nausea in the patient often accompany these symptoms of pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with nausea symptoms may try to use anti-nausea medication to relieve the symptoms. However, in most cases, the patient will not receive any relief from using these drugs. If you experience bloating and swelling of the abdomen, along with pain symptoms and nausea, it could be a sign of paralytic ileus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s vital that you receive from medical treatment to reduce the effects of the condition on your digestive system. Speak to your doctor and arrange an appointment for a diagnosis as soon as possible. During the diagnosis, the doctor will assess your abdomen, and making an accurate judgment of whether you are suffering from the effects of paralytic ileus, or a stomach infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.     Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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 <\/a>symptoms will not bring up any food, and the patient starts to dry heave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.     Constipation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the more common symptoms involved with the onset of paralytic ileus, Is the development of constipation <\/a>symptoms. Constipation is an incredibly painful condition where digested food starts to calcify in the intestinal tract. As a result of the illness,\u00a0the patient may notice that they begin to experience symptoms of pain and swelling in the abdomen, as well as an increase in gas production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus may pass watery stool in small amounts. The patient may also notice that they experience a significant amount of strain when trying to pass stool. Constipation is a severe condition and may result in the onset of tissue death in the intestines if left unmanaged an untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any symptoms of constipation for longer than 48-hours, speak to your doctor for a diagnosis of your condition. Your physician will take into account the constipation symptoms, as well as any other additional signs of paralytic ileus when making their diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.     Appetite Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus may find that they start to experience a reduction in their appetite<\/a>. As the digestive system begins to back up with undigested food and calcified stool, it signals changes in hormone levels produced in the body. As a result, the patient may find that they no longer feel hungry, and the thought of eating food may seem repulsive at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These symptoms, in conjunction with the others mentioned in this article, are a clear indication of paralytic ileus. If you find that you start to feel that was to the thought of eating food, and you’re developing symptoms of constipation and swollen abdomen, then seek medical attention immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When visiting with your physician, they will ask you a checklist of questions to check for the onset of paralytic ileus. If the doctor decides that your condition is severe, they may recommend that you receive immediate surgical treatment to remove the blockage. If left untreated, paralytic ileus may result in severe damage to the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7.     A Feeling of Being Full<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus find they notice a sensation of feeling full all of the time, even if they have not eaten in the last 24 to 48-hours. The patient may lose their appetite and refuse food. The symptoms occur due to the backing up of food in the digestive system. The condition results in the halt of the peristaltic action of the intestines and digestive system, leaving the patient unable to clear their bowels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the bowels are full,\u00a0the digestive system signals changes in hormones <\/a>that control your appetite levels. As a result, the body produces less ghrelin, which is the hormone responsible for stimulating appetite. The patient starts the feel less and less hungry even though they have not eaten in a few days. If you notice this\u00a0symptom in conjunction with others mentioned in this article, then reach out to your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your physician may require you to visit an emergency room for immediate diagnosis. If the paralytic ileus Is causing the problem, your physician may admit you to the theatre for an operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.     Unable to Pass Gas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of paralytic ileus find that they start to experience the rapid swelling <\/a>of the abdominal walls. As a result, they may begin to experience significant amounts of pain in the digestive system, resulting and cramps. However, even though the patient has an increase in gas in the digestive system,\u00a0they find that they cannot pass it, and relieve the symptoms of discomfort and pain involved with the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the digestive system shuts down due to the onset of paralytic ileus, it halts the normal peristaltic function of the bowels, which typically clears digested food and gas from the body. However, in this situation, the patient is unable to pass the gas. This symptom results in an increase of pain and discomfort associated with the gas build-up in the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you try to get some relief through the use of laxatives and find they do nothing for you but increase your pain symptoms, then visit an emergency room for immediate medical assistance. If the doctor does discover that you are dealing with paralytic ileus, they may recommend an urgent medical procedure to remove the blockage.
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