Blind loop syndrome
Blind loop syndrome
Blind loop syndrome (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blind loop syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Blind loop syndrome
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polski), also known as stasis syndrome or anastomotic loop syndrome, is a medical condition that occurs when the normal bacterial flora of the small intestine significantly multiplies. This can lead to a variety of complications, including malabsorption and malnutrition.
Etymology
The term "blind loop" refers to a segment of the small intestine where the normal flow of food and digestive enzymes is interrupted, creating a "blind loop". The term "syndrome" is derived from the Greek word "syndromē", which means "concurrence of symptoms" or "running together".
Symptoms
Symptoms of blind loop syndrome may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Foul-smelling stools
- Fatigue
Causes
Blind loop syndrome can occur as a complication of various surgical procedures that affect the normal flow of the small intestine, such as a gastrectomy or intestinal bypass surgery. It can also occur due to anatomical abnormalities such as diverticulosis or Crohn's disease.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of blind loop syndrome typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and specific tests such as a hydrogen breath test or small bowel biopsy.
Treatment
Treatment for blind loop syndrome usually involves antibiotics to reduce the bacterial overgrowth, along with vitamin and nutrient supplementation to address any deficiencies caused by malabsorption.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blind loop syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Blind loop syndrome
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski