Ogilvie syndrome history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
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.
Looking for the patient version?
© 2026 MyEClinic – IFTM Institut für Telematik in der Medizin GmbH