Dumping Syndrome
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Dumping Syndrome Home Care
Home care
for dumping syndrome includes:
Avoid alcohol.
Eat small meals more frequently.
Avoid dairy products.
Drink plenty of liquids between meals.
Reduce the intake of liquids during meals.
Eat a low carbohydrate diet.
Eat a high protein diet.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Dumping Syndrome Home Care: Taking Control
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Last Updated: Nov 2, 2007
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Dumping Syndrome References:
Bufler P, Ehringhaus C, Koletzko S. Dumping syndrome: a common problem following Nissen fundoplication in young children. Pediatr Surg Int. 2001 Jul;17(5-6):351-5.
Yamada M, Ohrui T, Asada M, Ishizawa K, Ebihara S, Arai H, Sasaki H. Acarbose attenuates hypoglycemia from dumping syndrome in an elderly man with gastrectomy. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2005 Feb;53(2):358-9.
