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An Ileus is a blockage that is caused by cessation of peristalsis for some reason, usually surgery, for a prolonged period of time. What can’t go down must go up. It can’t go down because the muscular contractions that propel food downward- I.e., peristalsis- has stopped. Your stomach continues producing gastric juices- copious quantities of it- and eventually it comes up.

I had an Ileus that was due to surgery and they inserted an NG tube in me until peristalsis returned. Taking too many pain meds can contribute to getting an Ileus.

How soon are you after surgery?

1/26/189:13 AM

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