Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Alternative names:

idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction; intestinal pseudo-obstruction

Definition:

A condition characterized by symptoms of intestinal obstruction without physical evidence of obstruction.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The cause is unknown. The disorder is usually seen in teenagers and young adults. The intestine becomes distended, but no obstruction is found. Risk factors are unknown.