What is Dumping Syndrome?
Dumping syndrome is a disorder characterized by the passage of food from the stomach to the small intestine in a short time. It is a complication of surgery in which foods containing high sugar are rapidly and uncontrollably released or dumped into the bypassed small intestine. Although it is known that it is generally seen after obesity surgery, it can also be seen after an operation on the stomach and esophagus. In addition, individuals with dumping syndrome may be present even if no operation has been performed.
What Are the Symptoms of Dumping Syndrome?
Dumping syndrome is a syndrome in which the following symptoms are seen as a result of high carbohydrate consumption, which is likely to be seen after bariatric operations:
- Feeling of fullness in the stomach
- Bloating after eating, feeling full
- Cold sweating
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fast heartbeat
- It can be sorted like dizziness.
Dumping syndrome is divided into two according to the duration of symptoms after eating:
Early Dumping Syndrome:
Symptoms appear within 10-30 minutes after ingestion of food. 75% of the dumping syndromes observed in the clinic are the early type.
Symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Sudden heartburn
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- It can be listed as heartburn.
Late Dumping Syndrome:
Symptoms are observed within 1-3 hours after taking food. Unlike the early type, it is the insulin secretion that the body secretes quickly in response to the sudden increased blood sugar in the blood. As a result, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) may occur in some patients.
Nutritional Treatment of Dumping Syndrome:
In the treatment, it is recommended to change the lifestyle as a priority. If all the recommendations of the dietitian and doctor are followed but there are symptoms that do not go away, medical and surgical methods are applied.
Foods should be consumed little and often during the day.
- The portions of meals should be small, small plates should be used if necessary.
There should be a minimum of 30 minutes between meals and liquid consumption.
- While consuming the meal, the protein-based group should be preferred first.
- Foods with high carbohydrate content such as simple sugar, white bread, carbonated drinks, cakes and pastries should be avoided and this should become a lifestyle.
- Food should be chewed well and should not be consumed too hot or too cold.
- Eating should not be continued after feeling full.
