Blind loop syndrome history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

History

Patients with blind loop syndrome may have a positive history of:

• abdominal or gynecological surgeries in the past
• malabsorption
• vitamin deficiencies

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of blind loop syndrome include:

• diarrhoea
• loss of weight
• malnutrition
• edema
• loose stools
• Nausea
• fatty stools