What is ileus?

An ileus is the temporary absence or slowed movement of the intestinal wall. It is the inability of the bowel to move waste out of the body, this may occur after surgery, with certain medications, or with chronic conditions.

How do members experience ileus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ileus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for ileus*

Who has ileus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 3
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 10