Ileus
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What is ileus?
An ileus is the temporary absence or slowed movement of the intestinal wall. It is the inability of the bowel to move waste out of the body, this may occur after surgery, with certain medications, or with chronic conditions.
Common symptoms reported by people with ileus
Treatments taken by people for ileus

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Compare treatments taken by people with ileus

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Who has ileus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1 say ileus is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 2 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 1 | |
70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 6 |

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