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By Mayo Clinic staffBecause 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