| 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.
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| Alternative Names: |
Early satiety
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| Considerations: |
Early satiety can occur from numerous causes.
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| Common Causes: |
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| Home Care: |
Follow your health care provider's recommendations. A liquid diet may be helpful. A detailed diet log (recording what was eaten, how much, and when) may be needed. Small, frequent meals may be more tolerable than large, less frequent meals. A diet high in fat may worsen the feeling.
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| Call your health care provider if: |
- The feeling lasts for days to weeks and does not get better.
- There are associated symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, or bloating.
- There is fever, chills, or weight loss or gain.
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| What to expect at your health care provider's office: |
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting this symptom in detail may include:
- Time pattern
- When did this symptom begin?
- How long does each episode last?
- Associated symptoms
The physical examination will include emphasis on the digestive tract.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to early satiety to your personal medical record.
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