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Definition
Is a partial or total blockage of the intestine that causes a failure to evacuate his bowel contents.

Causes, incidence and risk factors

Occlusion of the intestine may be due to:

* A mechanical cause, which simply means that there is something in the road.
* Ileus, a condition in which the bowel is not functioning correctly, but there is a structural problem.

The paralytic ileus, also called seudoobstrucción is a major cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and children. The causes of paralytic ileus may include the following:

* Alterations chemical or electrolytic minerals, such as a decrease in potassium levels
* Complications of abdominal surgery
* Decreased blood supply to the abdominal area (ischemia of the mesenteric artery)
* Damage to the abdominal blood supply
* Intraperitoneal Infection
* Kidney disease or thoracic
* Use of certain medications, especially narcotics

In older children, the paralytic ileus may be due to food poisoning, viruses or bacteria (gastroenteritis) is sometimes associated with secondary peritonitis and appendicitis.

The causes of mechanical intestinal obstruction may include:

* Abnormal tissue growth
* Adhesions or scar tissue that forms after surgery
* Foreign bodies (ingested materials that obstruct the intestines)
Gallstones *
* Hernias
* Holding fecal (stool)
Intussusception *
* Tumors blocking the intestines
* Volvulus (twisting of the intestine)

Symptoms

* Abdominal distention
* Abdominal fullness by gas
* Abdominal pain and cramping
* Bad breath
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Vomiting

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