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Dumping Syndrome
Dumping Syndrome occurs when food or liquid (sweets and carbohydrates) enters the small intestine too rapidly, causing cramps, nausea, sweating, weakness, dizziness, and occasionally diarrhea. It is a common side effect of gastric bypass surgery that helps control eating.
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