Gastric dumping syndrome
Description
Symptoms that happen when stomach contents move into the small bowel before being digested.
Overview
Gastric dumping syndrome is a group of symptoms that happen when undigested stomach contents move into the small bowel. The condition is more common in people who've had stomach surgery or bypass surgery.
Symptoms
Cramps, nausea, diarrhea and lightheadedness may happen soon after food is eaten.
Treatments
Dietary changes, medicine and surgery can help.