| paralytic ileus |
Loss of movement in the small intestine, resulting in gas and fluid build-up. It usually lasts a few days after injury.
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| paralytic ileus |
The build up of pressure in the small intestine that can occur in the early stages after a spinal cord injury. Symptoms include absence of normal bowel sounds and visible swelling of the abdomen. It can cause vomiting or force the stomach contents up into the airways.
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