What are the symptoms of dumping syndrome

Dumping syndrome, a side effect of gastric bypass surgery, causes uncomfortable symptoms however symptoms of dumping rarely require medical treatment and pass within a couple of hours.

Symptoms of dumping syndrome include :

• nausea
• diarrhoea
• bloating
• dizziness
  
• sweating
• discomfort in the abdomen

The symptoms of dumping syndrome are helped by lying down and will pass without medical assistance. Patients should seek medical advice if symptoms of dumping become severe or do not pass within 12 hours.

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