Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction Causes & Risks

Causes

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is caused by problems with the muscles and nerves of the intestine.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The following factors are thought to increase the risk of developing intestinal pseudo-obstruction:

• Surgery
• Abdominal hemorrhage
• Intestinal ischemia (insufficient blood supply to the digestive system)
• Inflammation (eg, infection)
• Trauma
• Stroke
• Metabolic problems
• Fluid overload (eg, congestive heart failure )
• Other medical illnesses associated with pain
• Some medications