Ileus occurs because peristalsis stops. Causes of ileus include:
- peritonitis
- disruption or reduction of the blood supply to the abdomen e.g. post-operatively
- kidney diseases, especially when potassium levels are decreased
- gallstone ileus - obstruction of the large intestine by a gallstone that has blocked the intestinal opening.
- http://www.answers.com/topic/ileus
- http://www.answers.com/gallstone%20ileus
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