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What is "dumping syndrome?

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Dumping syndrome: It's the nausea, cramping, diarrhea, and dizziness that happens after food passes too quickly out of the stomach and into the small intestine. It's often associated with gastric bypass surgery. The symptoms can happen immediately after eating or up to a few hours afterwards.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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