Ogilvie's Syndrome in a Young Female With Chronic Constipation

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Oak Hill Hospital

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

3-20-2024

Keywords

acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, chronic constipation, female patient, ogilvie’s syndrome, young patients

Disciplines

Digestive System Diseases | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Ogilvie's syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is often encountered in post-surgical patients or those with serious comorbidities requiring intensive care. For this reason, it has rarely been reported in patients younger than 50 years without any predisposing risk factors. Our case report highlights a unique case of Ogilvie's syndrome in a young female with no recent trauma or surgical history. To that extent, we discuss risk factors that predisposed her to this condition, including her history of chronic constipation. We also emphasize the need for outpatient workups for such patients to prevent the worsening of their symptoms.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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