Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction (ACPO), also known as Ogilvie's Syndrome, is a clinical condition characterised by a sudden, marked dilation of the colon in the absence of any mechanical blockage.

Ogilvie's syndrome, also referred to as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction or ACPO, is a distinct type of colonic dilatation. Ogilvie's syndrome is a distinct type of colonic dilatation. Image Credit: ...

Tamra Judge was hospitalized Sunday after suffering stomach pain. The “Real Housewives of Orange County” star took to Instagram to reveal she was diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction, which can be ...

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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 ...