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Ogilvie syndrome history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common symptoms of Ogilvie’s syndrome include abdominal pain, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.
Symptoms
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Ogilvie syndrome include the following:[1]
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swollen abdomen (abdominal distention)
- Weight loss
References
References
- ↑ Vanek VW, Al-Salti M (1986). “Acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon (Ogilvie’s syndrome). An analysis of 400 cases”. Dis Colon Rectum. 29 (3): 203–10. PMID 3753674.
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