Dumping syndrome is a complication of gastrectomy (partial stomach removal surgery). Contents of patient's stomach rapidly moves to the small intestine. Patient have a series of digestive symptoms 20-30 minutes after meal (especially eating a lot of food containing carbohydrates, such as flour, rice and potato), such as pain, bloating, stomach fullness, discomfort and nausea. Sometimes patients also have vomiting, belching, bowel flatulence, bowel movement urgency and diarrhea. Some patients may have dizziness, vertigo, face redness or paleness, and increased heart rate. Severe cases may even have decreased blood pressure or even fainting. Diet management is the primary treatment, which includes: have small meals, take solid foods, limit the intake of carbohydrate foods, eat protein rich and fat rich foods, and eat slowly. Lay flat with face up for half an hour after eating. In severe cases, you may need medication or surgery.
How is Dumping syndrome treated in practice?