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The temporary stoppage of intestinal peristalsis is known as Ileus
ileus
Ileus
Ileus
The condition you are referring to is called colonic inertia.
Some symptoms include:
-abdominal pain
-excess gas
-bloating
-abdominal distension
-not passing any stools for a long period of time
Colonic Inertia is a serious condition, so if you have these symptoms for a long period of time, you should contact your doctor.
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By peristalsis movement .peristalsis
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