Pseudo-Obstruction

Pseudo-obstruction is a blockage of the digestive canal that is not accompanied by mechanical narrowing of the intestine. Typically, pseudo-obstruction develops as a result of impaired innervation of the intestinal muscles.

With pseudo-obstruction, symptoms of intestinal obstruction are observed - bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation - however, the cause is not a mechanical obstruction, but a violation of intestinal motility. This can be caused by damage to the intestinal innervation due to systemic diseases (for example, diabetes), inflammatory processes, tumors and other conditions.

Diagnosis of pseudo-obstruction is based on excluding mechanical causes of obstruction using examinations - X-ray, endoscopy, CT, MRI. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of intestinal motility disorders. In the acute phase, intestinal decompression may be necessary.

Pseudo-obstruction differs from conditions such as intestinal obstruction and Hirschsprung's disease, where there is an anatomical narrowing of the intestinal lumen.

Pseudo-Obstruction is a blockage of the digestive canal that is not accompanied by mechanical narrowing of the intestine. Typically, pseudo-obstruction develops as a result of impaired innervation of the intestinal muscles.

Pseudo-obstruction is characterized by symptoms of intestinal obstruction, such as bloating, nausea, vomiting, constipation, but there is no mechanical obstruction in the intestine. The cause of pseudo-obstruction is often neuromuscular diseases, disorders of intestinal innervation, and systemic diseases.

Diagnosis of pseudo-obstruction includes analysis of the clinical picture, X-ray and endoscopic examination of the intestine. Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease and normalizing intestinal motility.

Pseudo-obstruction differs from true intestinal obstruction, in which there is a mechanical obstruction to the passage of intestinal contents. Other conditions similar to pseudo-obstruction include Hirschesprung's disease and paralytic ileus.

Pseudo-obstructive syndrome is a disease that is associated with pathological changes in the digestive organs. With this disease, there is a blockage of the intestines, but there is no mechanical narrowing. This condition can be caused by various reasons, including impaired innervation and spasm of the intestinal muscles. Symptoms of this disease may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and other digestive problems.

One of the most common symptoms of pseudo-obstructive syndrome is abdominal pain. These pains can be severe and may be accompanied by cramping. Abdominal pain can be localized or widespread throughout the abdomen. Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, weight loss and fatigue.

The main cause of pseudo-obstructive syndrome is usually a violation of intestinal innervation. This can happen due to various factors such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), neuropathy and other health problems. Disruption of innervation can lead to intestinal spasm and difficulty passing food through it.

To diagnose pseudo-obstruction, various studies are carried out, such as ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity, radiography with a contrast agent, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and other methods. Treatment depends on the cause of the disease and may include medications, surgery, or other treatments.

Pseudo-obstruction is an intestinal disorder that results in difficulty passing food through the intestines. The patient may develop symptoms of nausea, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain and other intestinal problems associated with food retention.