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Blind-loop Syndrome

消化内科

Common symptoms

恶心、腹痛伴恶心、呕吐、腹痛、肠鸣

The pathology of disease

Blind-loop syndrome (small-intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is bacterial overgrowth in stagnant bowel (diverticulosis/stricture/surgery/motility disorder), presenting with diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss, and B12 deficiency. Treatment: antibiotics (cycled: tetracycline/metronidazole/ciprofloxacin); nutritional support (B12/fat-soluble vitamins); treat underlying cause (surgical correction of diverticulum/stricture; prokinetics for dysmotility); monitor for recurrence; follow-up breath test/endoscopy.

Common Symptoms

Diarrhea; steatorrhea; weight loss; B12 deficiency; by stasis

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bowel stasis allows bacterial overgrowth causing malabsorption.

Treatment

Cycled antibiotics; nutrition; correct stasis; treat dysmotility

Preventive Measures

Treat diverticulosis/strictures; improve motility.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.