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Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals

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Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals

Definition:

Satiety is the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. Early satiety is feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual.

Alternative Names:
Early satiety

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Considerations:

Early satiety can occur from numerous causes.

Common Causes:

• Delayed stomach emptying
• Gastric outlet obstruction
• Decreased stomach distensibility
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Dyspepsia

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