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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

Considerations:

Early satiety can occur from numerous causes.

Common Causes:

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

Digestive system organs

Review Date: 1/23/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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