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Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction Causes and Risks:
The cause is unknown. The disorder is usually seen in teenagers and young adults. The intestine becomes distended, but no obstruction is found. Risk factors are unknown.
Prevention:
Prevention is unknown.
Symptoms:
Signs and Tests:
Treatment:
Nasogastric suction (placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach; the tube is then attached to suction) is used to decompress the bowel. Intravenous fluids will replace fluids lost from vomiting . Special diets are usually ineffective.
Prognosis:
The disease may be recurrent.
Complications:
Call Your Healthcare Provider:
Call your health care provider if persistent abdominal pain or other symptoms of this disorder develop.
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