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'''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. | ||
The most common symptoms of blind loop syndrome include- diarrhoea, loss of appetite, loss of weight, malnutrition. | The most common symptoms of blind loop syndrome include- [[diarrhoea]], [[loss of appetite]], [[loss of weight]], [[malnutrition]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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.
The most common symptoms of blind loop syndrome include- diarrhoea, loss of appetite, loss of weight, malnutrition.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients withblind loop syndrome may have apositivehistory of:
- abdominal or gynecological surgeries in the past
- malabsorption
- vitamin deficiencies
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of blind loop syndrome include:
- diarrhoea
- loss of appetite
- unintentional weight loss
- malnutrition
- edema
- loose stools
- Nausea
- fatty stools
- pain and cramping in the abdomen
- Bloating
- fatigue and weakness