Colonic pseudo-obstruction occurs in all, except:: (A) Diabetes mellitus, (B) Dermatomyositis, (C) Scleroderma, (D) Hyperthyroidism
Answer is D. Ans. (d) HyperthyroidismCauses of secondary pseudo-obstruction of colon: (Secondary pseudo-obstruction of colon is most common)* Neurological medications* Opiates* Myxedema (Hypothyroidism)* Hyper parathyroidism* Uremia* SLE* Scleroderma* Diabetes mellitus* Retroperitoneal hematoma* Parkinson's disease* Metabolic diseases.