Information about Ileus
| ICD-10 | K31.5, K56.0, K56.3, K56.7, P75., P76.1 |
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| ICD-9 | 537.2, 560.1, 560.31, 777.1, 777.4 |
| DiseasesDB | 6706 |
Types
Mechanical ileus
Mechanical ileus refers to a lack of passage due to an obstruction, which can be located anywhere in the bowel. The cause can be volvulus or a malignancy inside and outside the abdomen. Therapy consists of surgery.
Meconium ileus is a particular type of mechanical ileus only seen in newborn babies.
Gallstone ileus, associated with a cholecystenteric fistula.
Paralytic ileus
Paralytic ileus refers to a lack of passage due to paralysis of the bowel, i.e. Ogilvie syndrome. This can be caused by intra-abdominal surgery, medication (morphinomimetica), injury or infection.Symptoms
Symptoms of ileus include, but are not limited to:- moderate, diffuse abdominal discomfort
- constipation
- abdominal distension
- nausea/vomiting, especially after meals
- lack of bowel movement and/or flatulence
Risk Factors
- gastrointestinal surgery or other GI procedures
- electrolyte imbalance
- hypothyroidism
- medications (e.g. opiates)
- severe illness
Diagnosis
An X-Ray of the abdomen or a CT can be done, though paralytic ileus may not be diagnosed by the radiological investigations.Treatment
Nil per os (NPO or "Nothing by Mouth") is mandatory in all cases. Nasogastric suction and parenteral feeds may be required until passage is restored.Most cases of mechanical ileus require surgery, while there are several options in the case of paralytic ileus. If caused by medication, the offending agent is discontinued or reduced. Bowel movements may be stimulated by prescribing lactulose, erythromycin or in severe cases, (Ogilvie's syndrome) neostigmine.
Otherwise correct the underlying cause (e.g. replace electrolytes).
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See also
For other uses of "ICD", see ICD (disambiguation).
The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (most commonly known by the abbreviation ICD
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List of ICD-10 codes. The version for 2007 is available online at [1]
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Bowel obstruction
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 56.
ICD-9 560
DiseasesDB 15838
MedlinePlus 000260
Bowel obstruction
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Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 56.
ICD-9 560
DiseasesDB 15838
MedlinePlus 000260
Bowel obstruction
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Volvulus
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K56.2
ICD-9 537.3 , 560.2
A volvulus is a loop of the bowel whose nose has twisted on itself.
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Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K56.2
ICD-9 537.3 , 560.2
A volvulus is a loop of the bowel whose nose has twisted on itself.
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Meconium is the first stool of an infant, composed of materials ingested during the time the infant spends in the uterus: Intestinal epithelial cells, lanugo, mucus, amniotic fluid, bile, and water.
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MeSH D003112 Ogilvie syndrome is the acute pseudoobstruction and dilation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients.[1]
Colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter >
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Colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter >
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Abdominal pain
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R 10.
ICD-9 789.0
Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease.
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Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R 10.
ICD-9 789.0
Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with transient disorders or serious disease.
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Constipation
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 59.0
ICD-9 564.0
DiseasesDB 3080
MedlinePlus 003125
eMedicine med/2833 Constipation or irregularity
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Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 59.0
ICD-9 564.0
DiseasesDB 3080
MedlinePlus 003125
eMedicine med/2833 Constipation or irregularity
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Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R14
ICD-9 787.3
Name of Symptom/Sign:
Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R19.
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Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R14
ICD-9 787.3
Name of Symptom/Sign:
Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
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ICD-10 R19.
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Nausea
Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R 11.
ICD-9 787.0
Nausea (Latin: Nausea, Greek: Ναυτεία
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Classifications and external resources
ICD-10 R 11.
ICD-9 787.0
Nausea (Latin: Nausea, Greek: Ναυτεία
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Defecation is the act or process by which organisms eliminate solid or semisolid waste material (feces) from the digestive tract via the anus. Humans expel feces anywhere from a few times daily to a few times weekly; sloths can go a week without expelling.
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Electrolytes play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body. They help to regulate myocardial and neurological function, fluid balance, oxygen delivery, acid-base balance and much more.
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Hypothyroidism
Classification & external resources
Triiodothyronine, the most active form of thyroid hormone
ICD-10 E 03.9
ICD-9 244.9
DiseasesDB 6558
eMedicine med/1145
MeSH D007037 Hypothyroidism
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Classification & external resources
Triiodothyronine, the most active form of thyroid hormone
ICD-10 E 03.9
ICD-9 244.9
DiseasesDB 6558
eMedicine med/1145
MeSH D007037 Hypothyroidism
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A medication, medicine or drug is any substance or combination of substances administered to human beings or animals to treat or prevent disease; alternatively to assist in medical diagnosis.
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opiate describes any of the narcotic alkaloids found in opium.
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Overview
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Illness (sometimes referred to as ill-health) can be defined as a state of poor health.
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Nil per os (also /Nihil/Non/Nulla Per Orem) (NPO) is Latin for a medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient for various reasons (verbatim it translates: "nothing through the mouth" or "not through the mouth").
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Nasogastric intubation is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube (nasogastric tube, NG tube) through the nose, past the throat, and down into the stomach.
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In pharmacology and toxicology, a route of administration is the path by which a drug, fluid, poison or other substance is brought into contact with the body.[1]
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Lactulose is a synthetic sugar used in the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, a complication of liver disease. It is a disaccharide (double-sugar) formed from one molecule each of the simple sugars (monosaccharides) fructose and galactose.
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Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic which has an antimicrobial spectrum similar to or slightly wider than that of penicillin, and is often used for people who have an allergy to penicillins.
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MeSH D003112 Ogilvie syndrome is the acute pseudoobstruction and dilation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical obstruction in severely ill patients.[1]
Colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter >
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Colonic pseudo-obstruction is characterized by massive dilatation of the cecum (diameter >
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Neostigmine is a parasympathomimetic, specifically, a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor. By interfering with the breakdown of acetylcholine, neostigmine indirectly stimulates both nicotinic and muscarinic receptors. It does cross the blood-brain barrier albeit poorly.
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Bowel obstruction
Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 56.
ICD-9 560
DiseasesDB 15838
MedlinePlus 000260
Bowel obstruction
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Classification & external resources
ICD-10 K 56.
ICD-9 560
DiseasesDB 15838
MedlinePlus 000260
Bowel obstruction
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