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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. The initial treatment generally involves antibiotics for the bacterial overgrowth, along with vitamin B12 supplementation. If antibiotics are not successful, surgical correction of the obstruction to allow better flow of food through the intestine may be considered. …read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Blind Loop Syndrome

• Mayo Clinic: Blind Loop Syndrome: Definition
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Medical Encyclopedia: Blind Loop Syndrome
• Patient UK: Blind Loop Syndrome
• WrongDiagnosis: Blind Loop Syndrome: Introduction
• General Practice Notebook: Blind-Loop Syndrome

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