Paralytic ileus: Temporary intestinal paralysis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Paralytic ileus is available below.
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A condition caused by the lack of intestinal PERISTALSIS or INTESTINAL MOTILITY without any mechanical obstruction. This interference of the flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS often leads to INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION. Ileus may be classified into postoperative, inflammatory, metabolic, neurogenic, and drug-induced. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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