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Diseases » Blind loop syndrome » Summary

What is Blind loop syndrome?

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What is Blind loop syndrome?

Blind loop syndrome: A rare intestinal defect where there is a small loop in the intestines that allow digesting material to enter but not exit. The symptoms are variable depending on the size and location of the pouch.
Blind loop syndrome: A malabsorption syndrome that is associated with a blind loop in the upper SMALL INTESTINE that is characterized by the lack of peristaltic movement, stasis of INTESTINAL CONTENTS, and the overgrowth of BACTERIA. Such bacterial overgrowth interferes with BILE SALTS action, FATTY ACIDS processing, MICROVILLI integrity, and the ABSORPTION of nutrients such as VITAMIN B12 and FOLIC ACID.
Source - Diseases Database

Blind loop syndrome: Introduction

How serious is Blind loop syndrome?

Complications of Blind loop syndrome: see complications of Blind loop syndrome

What are the symptoms of Blind loop syndrome?

Symptoms of Blind loop syndrome: see symptoms of Blind loop syndrome

Complications of Blind loop syndrome: see complications of Blind loop syndrome

Blind loop syndrome: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Blind loop syndrome.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Blind loop syndrome.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Blind loop syndrome: see treatments for Blind loop syndrome
Research for Blind loop syndrome: see research for Blind loop syndrome

Name and Aliases of Blind loop syndrome

Main name of condition: Blind loop syndrome

Other names or spellings for Blind loop syndrome:

blind loop malabsorption syndrome, blind pouch syndrome, dead loop syndrome, excluded loop syndrome, intestinal stasis syndrome, stagnant loop syndrome

Stagnant loop syndrome Source - Diseases Database