WHAT IS DUMPING SYNDROME

👉Dumping syndrome is a potential post bariatric surgery side effect when fast gastric emptying occurs and the food from stomach pouch moves very rapidly through the small bowel.

 

SIGNS OF DUMPING SYNDROME

👉Cramps in stomach,

👉Feeling you are bloated,

👉Sweating, flushing, light-headedness,

👉Rapid heartbeat,

👉Diarrhoea and nausea.

 

CAUSES OF DUMPING SYNDROME

Eating food high in –

👉Fats (sausages, products high in butter/margarine/oils),

👉Refined carbohydrates (white flour products, white bread, white rice, pastries, sodas, snacks, pasta),

👉Refined sugar (sodas, sweets, ice cream, table sugar).

 

HOW TO AVOID THE DUMPING SYNDROME

👉Avoid eating / drinking products that cause the dumping syndrome,

👉Watch your portion size,

👉Replace refined grain (white flour) products with wholegrain options.