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
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