Dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by rapid gastric emptying, including diarrhea, nausea, and feeling dazzled or tired after eating. Rapid gastric emptying is a condition in which food moves too quickly from your stomach to your duodenum.

What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Dumping Syndrome?

Symptoms of early dumping syndrome appear within 30 minutes of eating, while symptoms of late dumping syndrome appear 1 to 3 hours after eating. The most common cause is gastric or esophageal surgery.

How to Diagnose Dumping Syndrome?

The diagnosis is made in light of the findings in the doctor's examination and the symptoms in the patient. In addition, tests such as glucose tolerance tests and gastric emptying screening can be done to confirm the diagnosis.

How to Treat Dumping Syndrome?

The first step in treating dumping syndrome is to change your eating habits. Your doctor may recommend that you eat six meals a day. Lying down after eating and consuming more protein, fiber, and fat may also be beneficial.

Your doctor may request changes in your eating habits, prescribe medications, and suggest surgery if necessary.

Many patients with dumping syndrome may recover by changing their eating habits.

This content was prepared by Yeditepe University Hospitals Medical Editorial Board.

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