can you diefrom ileus

The outcome of ileus varies depending on its cause.

Ileus means obstruction of the ileum, the last part of the small intestine. Paralytic ileus is a risk after surgery with general anesthesia.

A paralytic ileus is caused by an obstruction of the intestine due to paralysis of the intestinal muscles. The obstruction does not have to be complete to cause ileus.

In paralytic ileus, the bowel stops moving contents along, and a blockage occurs.