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
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with ileus
Compare treatments taken by people with ileus
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
Treatment name(s)
Occipital Nerve Block
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (1 evaluation)
Side effects
pain
Total evaluations
1
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
pain
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
fatigue
(1)
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
- Severe
- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with ileus, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has ileus on PatientsLikeMe?
- 8 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1 say ileus is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 2 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 6 |
These charts show data from ileus patients who have completed their condition history
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