GI Flashcards
1
Q
Dumping syndrome
A
rapid gastric emptying that occurs after eating
nausea, dizziness, abdo pain, diarrhea, shock sx, labile, bloating, boborygmi
treat: recline after eating to reduce gastric emptying, decrease fluids (promotes emptying), decrease carbs
2
Q
What causes dumping syndrome
A
gastric bypass
gastrojejunectomy
