Dumping

A disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It is typically caused by the rapid emptying of undigested food from the stomach to the small intestine following gastroesophageal surgery but may be seen secondary to diabetes or the use of certain medications. Clinical signs may be seen 30-60 minutes after eating (early dumping): cramping, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea or they may be seen 1-3 hours later as a result of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia (late dumping): sweating, dizziness, confusion and heart palpitations. Untreated, the clinical course progresses to malnutrition and weight loss.

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dumping syndrome

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Dr. Asv Prasad

Dermatology

lag - storage curve of GTT. perhaps little is known about this aspect of GTT and hence this apriasal. in GTT if early peak between 30 mts to 60 mts followed by rapid return to normal in 2 hrs, occurs, it is called lag storage curve. it is ...See More

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Dr. Rahul Khubchandani

General Surgery

36 y/o obese male underwent Roux en Y GJ and is now suffering from features of early & late dumping syndrome. Dietary modifications are not helping him. What is the best management for this patient .Seniors please help.

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