Blind loop syndrome

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Symptoms

By Mayo Clinic staff

Because blind loop syndrome affects digestion and absorption, signs and symptoms of the disorder often include:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Fatty stools (steatorrhea) — frothy, foul-smelling stools indicating poor fat absorption
  • Bloating
  • An uncomfortable feeling of fullness after eating
  • Diarrhea
  • Unintentional weight loss

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Jan. 19, 2008

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