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A feeling of fullness is a symptom if the person has not eaten much (otherwise, it may be normal), but feels full. The sensation of fullness can be due to digestive problems, reflux esophagitis, peptic ulcer disease, delayed stomach emptying, cancers, etc...

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

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