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 ...

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 ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

Digestive discomfort is common, but some symptoms go far beyond everyday indigestion. One such condition that demands urgent attention is an intestinal blockage, also known as bowel obstruction. If ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...