Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

If you're unable to pass gas or stool, the first thought that is likely to come to your mind is constipation, which could be the case but not always. A more severe form of blockage is bowel ...

Since this is an extremely rare condition, the exact survival rate is poorly understood, and survival rates vary. An older study from 2009 determined that individuals with CIPO who have treatment with ...