Raising Awareness and Fighting for a cure against Chronic Intestinal Pseudo Obstruction! CIPO is a condition in which the body behaves as if there is a bowel obstruction in the absence of a physical obstruction. The most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention and pain. "Over the last several decades, awareness of pseudo-obstruction has increased dramatically within the medical community. Diagnosis and treatment have improved. Nonetheless, continued clinical and basic research is needed before the disease is fully understood, and improved treatment or ultimately a cure found." (Nationwide Children's Hospital)