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Early satiety
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Overview
Early satiety means feeling full after eating only a small amount of food. It can make it hard to eat enough to stay healthy.
Key facts
- It is not a disease itself, but a symptom that something may be affecting digestion.
- It can be caused by conditions like gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) or acid reflux.
- Sometimes it happens without a clear reason and goes away on its own.
Yes, many people experience this at some point, but it becomes a concern when it lasts or leads to weight loss.
It can affect anyone, but it is more common in older adults and people with certain digestive problems or diabetes.