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Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Cramps During Paralytic Ileus

I have severe abdominal pain and cramping that sometimes leaves me doubled over and having difficulty standing up straight. I have episodes of nausea and vomiting. I have a lot of gas. My bowel movements have changed. I spent 3 days in hospital 2 weeks ago and was diagnosed with paralytic ileus. Abdominal pain has continued though. I have several good days with no symptoms and then the above symptoms return, sometimes accompanied by headaches and fatigue.
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
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hi.
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There can not be cramps ( of intestinal origin) during '' paralytic ileus''.
Paralytic ileus means the intestines have gone into a stage of paralysis and they can not move ( no peristalsis).
Well- regarding your symptoms-
Get proper investigations as follows:::
Blood- CBC, ESR, sugar, urea, creatinine, Widal for Typhoid liver function tests, thyroid function tests, most importantly serum electrolytes- these can cause varied symptoms.
Urine, stool, X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position and ultrasonography.
A proper diagnosis is a must.

Get admitted , proper intravenous fluid as per the dehydration scale and electrolyte reports, antibiotics, probiotics and as per the reports.
If there is a surgical cause like obstruction , you may need exploratory Laparoscopy with SOS procedure.

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Suggest Remedy For Abdominal Cramps During Paralytic Ileus

hi. The question has to have some relevance. There can not be cramps ( of intestinal origin) during paralytic ileus . Paralytic ileus means the intestines have gone into a stage of paralysis and they can not move ( no peristalsis). Well- regarding your symptoms- Get proper investigations as follows::: Blood- CBC, ESR, sugar, urea, creatinine, Widal for Typhoid liver function tests, thyroid function tests, most importantly serum electrolytes- these can cause varied symptoms. Urine, stool, X-ray of the abdomen in the standing position and ultrasonography. A proper diagnosis is a must. Get admitted , proper intravenous fluid as per the dehydration scale and electrolyte reports, antibiotics, probiotics and as per the reports. If there is a surgical cause like obstruction , you may need exploratory Laparoscopy with SOS procedure.