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Blind Loop Syndrome (Bacterial Overgrowth 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.
Also Known As:
Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome; Stagnant Loop Syndrome; Loop Syndrome, Stagnant; Loop Syndromes, Stagnant; Stagnant Loop Syndromes; Syndrome, Bacterial Overgrowth; Syndrome, Blind Loop; Syndrome, Stagnant Loop; Syndromes, Stagnant Loop
Networked: 107 relevant articles (5 outcomes, 7 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Protein-Losing Enteropathies (Protein-Losing Enteropathy)
2. Pain (Aches)
3. Lactose Intolerance (Intolerance, Lactose)
4. Steatorrhea
5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Syndrome, Irritable Bowel)

Experts

1. Parfenov, A I: 2 articles (01/2013 - 01/2005)
2. Dutta, Souradeep: 1 article (05/2021)
3. Jain, Ankit: 1 article (05/2021)
4. Nelamangala Ramakrishnaiah, Vishnu Prasad: 1 article (05/2021)
5. Pal, Bishal: 1 article (05/2021)
6. Reddy, Abhinaya: 1 article (05/2021)
7. Duc Chinh, Nguyen: 1 article (02/2021)
8. Duc Quang, Nguyen: 1 article (02/2021)
9. Haneul, Yang: 1 article (02/2021)
10. Kim, Chunjoong: 1 article (02/2021)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Blind Loop Syndrome:
1. IndicanIBA
2. HydrogenIBA
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. FructoseIBA
5. Phenol (Carbolic Acid)FDA Link
6. Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Rifaximin (L 105)FDA Link
8. 4-cresol (p-cresol)IBA
9. Bile Acids and Salts (Bile Acids)IBA
10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Cholecystectomy
3. Jejunoileal Bypass
4. Gastrectomy
5. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)