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Ileus
A condition in which a person's stomach, small intestine, and large intestine stop moving. Solids and liquids stay where they are, instead of moving toward the rectum.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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