<prompt> Most common electrolyte imbalance that causes paralytic ileus isHyponatremiaHypernatremiaHypokalemiaHyperkalemia  <response>: In paralytic ileus uraemia and hypokalemia are the most common contributory factors. Paralytic ileus is defined as a state in which there is failure of transmission of peristaltic waves secondary to neuromuscular failure. Reference : Bailey Love, 27th Edition, page no 1297. 