3. Abdominal Surgery
Patients that undergo abdominal surgery are also at risk of developing paralytic ileus. Surgical procedures may result in the onset of a viral or bacterial infection of the digestive system as the patient recovers. If left unmanaged and untreated, these infections can present a life-threatening situation for the patient.
It’s for this reason that surgeons and doctors recommend that patients receiving abdominal surgery remain in the hospital for a few days after surgery. This time in the hospital reduces the chances of infection occurring. If the patient does experience disease, then there are medical staff on call 24-hours a day to prevent a life-threatening complication occurring.
If the patient develops the onset of paralytic ileus while in the hospital, the chances are that doctors will pick it up quickly. However, the patient may require further surgical procedures to remove the blockage responsible for causing the onset of paralytic ileus. If you have surgery and go home, it’s vital that you monitor yourself carefully for any gastrointestinal issues for at least 72-hours afterward.