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Feeling Full or Bloated After Eating Very Little

It is quite normal to feel full after eating a large meal — that feeling is your body’s way of telling you to stop eating. However, if you are consistently feeling bloated or full after eating only a small amount of food, it might be worth a trip to the doctor’s office. This sensation, known as early satiety, may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting and can lead to weight changes if it persists for more than a few days. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are often the cause of these symptoms. In some cases, though, these symptoms can point to a more serious condition, such as pancreatic or stomach cancer.

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May 5, 2014

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August 15, 2014