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What is Dumping Syndrome?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 1,041 times
Tags: stomach
What is it? Is it common? How can I avoid it?
1 answer to What is Dumping Syndrome?
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Dumping Syndrome: simplified
In very simple terms: Dumping syndrome is commonly caused by rapid entry of undigested food products from the stomach into the small bowel where your body is not prepared for the concentration and rushes to dilute it by "dumping" fluid and electrolytes rapidly into the contents of the intestines. This can cause discomfort and nausea with the rapid expansion and electrolyte imbalances or diarrhea due to the undigested materials.
It is commonly the result of a gastric...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon