Las Vegas Bariatrics Blog
Dr. Hanna & Las Vegas Bariatrics has redefined surgical weight loss by emphasizing nutrition, fitness & group support before as well as after surgery.
Are you suffering from Dumping Syndrome? Dumping Syndrome is a medical condition that develop after Bariatric Surgery. Dumping Syndrome may occur when food, most often sugar, moves too quickly from your stomach into your small bowel. Your Diet after bariatric surgery is very important. Signs and symptoms of Dumping Syndrome include abdominal cramps and diarrhea within 10 to 30 minutes of eating or 1 to 3 hours after eating. Other symptoms may include:
Dumping Syndrome can be prevented by properly changing your Diet after Bariatric Surgery by eating smaller meals and reducing high sugar foods. Severe cases of Dumping Syndrome may need to be treated by medications or surgery. If you experience any of the symptoms of dumping syndrome be sure to contact us at Las Vegas Bariatrics or reach out to your primary doctor to help come up with a plan to treat and prevent future occurrences.