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==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. | ||
There are many risk factors which can cause blind loop syndrome. All the factors which can cause disorders in motility can cause blind loop syndrome. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
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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.
There are many risk factors which can cause blind loop syndrome. All the factors which can cause disorders in motility can cause blind loop syndrome.
Risk Factors
- Abdominal surgeries
- Gynecological surgeries
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diabetes
- Scleroderma
- injury in theintestinal wall.