Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals

Alternative names:

early satiety

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.

Call your health care provider if:

• this symptom lasts for more than one week.

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?

• other
  • What other symptoms are also present?
  • Is there vomiting?
  • Is there abdominal distention?
  • Is there excessive gas (flatus)?
  • Is there a lack of appetite?
  • Is there abdominal pain?

The physical examination will include emphasis on the digestive tract.

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:

• blood studies for anemia, such as a CBC and blood differential
• endoscopy (EGD)
• stool tests for bleeding
• X-rays of the stomach, esophagus, and small intestine (upper GI and small bowel series)
• stomach emptying studies

After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to early satiety to your personal medical record.