Blind loop syndrome overview: Difference between revisions
m Formatting |
|||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Blind loop syndrome''' is a medical condition that occurs when the [[intestine]] is obstructed, slowing or stopping the progress of digested food, and thus facilitating the growth of [[bacteria]] to the point that problems in [[nutrient]] absorption occur. | '''Blind loop syndrome''' is a medical condition that occurs when the [[intestine]] is obstructed, slowing or stopping the progress of digested food, and thus facilitating the growth of [[bacteria]] to the point that problems in [[nutrient]] absorption occur. | ||
Blind loop syndrome occurs when digested food slows or stops moving through part of the intestines, which leads to overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines, causing problems with absorbing nutrients. | |||
==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
Revision as of 11:41, 20 August 2020
|
Blind loop syndrome Microchapters |
|
Diagnosis |
|---|
|
Treatment |
|
Case Studies |
|
Blind loop syndrome overview On the Web |
|
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Blind loop syndrome overview |
|
Risk calculators and risk factors for Blind loop syndrome overview |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Please help WikiDoc by adding content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.
Overview
Blind loop syndrome is a medical condition that occurs when the intestine is obstructed, slowing or stopping the progress of digested food, and thus facilitating the growth of bacteria to the point that problems in nutrient absorption occur.
Blind loop syndrome occurs when digested food slows or stops moving through part of the intestines, which leads to overgrowth of bacteria in the intestines, causing problems with absorbing nutrients.