Megaloblastic anemia In blind loop syndrome Is due to –
Correct Answer: Bacterial overgrowth
Description: <p>In blind loop syndrome, chronic diarrhoea & malabsorption occur because of bacterial overgrowth & recurrent gastrointestinal infections .The patient presents with watery diarrhoea & anemia due to B12 deficiency .It is because of bacterial overutilisation of vitamin B12.</p><p>Reference :Davidson&;s principle & practice of medicine 22nd edition pg no 883.</p>
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