Dumping

Dumping syndrome is a medical condition that can occur as a side effect of gastrectomy or weight loss surgery. The symptoms of dumping syndrome can include nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, dizziness, and rapid heart rate. The symptoms can be triggered by the rapid emptying of the stomach contents into the first part of the small intestine (duodenum) and are often exacerbated by the consumption of sugars or other foods that cause the stomach to release a large amount of fluid.

Causes

Dumping syndrome is most often a side effect of certain types of surgery, such as gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery. These surgeries can cause food to move from the stomach to the small intestine too quickly, leading to the symptoms of dumping syndrome.

Symptoms

The symptoms of dumping syndrome can vary from person to person, but they often include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Rapid heart rate

These symptoms can occur immediately after eating, or they can be delayed for several hours. In some cases, they can be severe enough to interfere with daily activities.

Treatment

Treatment for dumping syndrome typically involves changes to the diet and eating habits. This can include:

• Eating smaller meals throughout the day
• Avoiding foods that are high in sugar
• Increasing the amount of protein in the diet
• Drinking fluids between meals, rather than with meals

In some cases, medication or surgery may be necessary to manage the symptoms of dumping syndrome.

See Also

• Gastrectomy
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Rapid heart rate

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