Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction

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Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction Definition

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In intestinal pseudo-obstruction, foods and liquids are unable to pass through the intestine, causing a build-up of food, fluid, and gas in all or part of the colon. The symptoms of this condition acts like a mechanical bowel obstruction , but no blockage is found when doctors examine the intestine.

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