Intestinal pseudo-obstruction is a rare condition that occurs when you have symptoms of intestinal obstruction without anything physically blocking the intestines. It can be chronic or develop ...

On September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible adverse event to the Ozempic label. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty ...

The FDA added the postmarketing reports of ileus, or blocked intestines, to the drug labeling for semaglutide (Ozempic). "Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of ...

The buzzy injectable drug for type 2 diabetics, Ozempic, has become a household name in 2023 thanks to reports that the medication can be prescribed off-label and used for significant weight loss.

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (CIPO) and related gastrointestinal motility disorders constitute a group of rare but debilitating conditions that mimic mechanical obstruction despite the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has updated the label for Ozempic to include the potential risk for ileus, or an intestinal blockage, as ...

The buzzy injectable drug for type 2 diabetics, Ozempic, has become a household name in 2023 thanks to reports that the medication can be prescribed off-label and used for significant weight loss.

Constipation and strain during bowel movements can increase your risk for a hernia, a bulge of tissue that pushes through the muscle. A hernia leading to new or additional constipation can be a sign ...