Uncommon: Small bowel bacterial overgrowth is usually a result of an excluded loop of small intestine from prior surgery, or could come from partial small intestinal blockage from adhesions or scar. This is not a very common condition and may be difficult to diagnose. Intestinal surgery resulting in an excluded loop of small intestine is not commonly seen. Vague indigestion can be a symptom.
Answered 3/27/2017
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Dysmotility: Agree with excellent answer by dr. Hoepfner. Also, some motility problems of the small intestine can lead to bacterial overgrowth (ie. Scleroderma).
Answered 5/18/2013
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