Has anyone been diagnosed with an Ileus?

Posted by marygail1132 @marygail1132, 1 day ago

I was recently diagnosed with an Ileus. I have never experienced this before and was wondering if anyone else has this and how they handle it. I do not see a support group under this name.

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gently | @gently | 1 day ago

hi Mary, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=paralytic+ileus Ileus refers to the (usually temporary) loss of peristalsis. Treatment depends upon cause. If it is from medication, you might need to change dose or type. "Chewing gum has been studied and seems to be a cheap, well-tolerated way to potentially help with ileus as it stimulates the cephalocaudal reflex, which promotes peristalsis and inhibits inflammation."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK558937/#:~:text=Treatment%20%2F%20Management&text=Bowel%20rest%2C%20intravenous%20(IV),of%20the%20evidence%20shows%20otherwise.