Dumping syndrome, also called rapid gastric emptying, is a group of symptoms that are likely to develop after surgery to remove all or part of the stomach. This condition occurs when the undigested contents of the stomach are transported or unloaded. into the small intestine too fast. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, cramps in the abdomen, diarrhea, bloating, dizziness, weakness, and palpitations.
For most patients with mild symptoms, dumping syndrome improves on its own without treatment or after adjusting the diet. Ayurvedic medicines can be prescribed to patients with more symptoms of symptoms in order to reduce the reduction of food and its associated symptoms. Medicines such as Shanh-Vati, Lagu-Sutchehar-Ras, Chitrakadi-Vati, Hingstak-Churna and Lashunadi-Vati are used to treat abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting and bloating. Medicines such as Kamdudha-Ras, Shankh-Bhazma, Pravdal-Panchamrut-Ras and Sutekhar-Ras are used to slow the passage of food from the stomach. Medications such as Panchamrut-Parpati, Kutai-Parpati, Ras-Parpati and Suvarna-Parpati can be used to improve the intestinal retention and digestive capacity. Kutaj-Ghan-Vati, Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) and Musta (Cyperus rotundus) can be used to reduce diarrhea.
In addition, for other related symptoms and conditions, symptomatic treatment is given. Shrung-Bhasma, Laxmi-Vilas-Ras, Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) and Khurasani-Ova (Hyoscyamus niger) are used to treat symptoms such as fatigue, rapid heartbeat, weakness and dizziness. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) and Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) are used to treat anxiety and nervousness. Other conditions, such as diabetes and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, may increase susceptibility to pumping syndrome. Drugs such as Gudmar (Gymnema sylvester), Mamejva (Enicostemma littorale), Sutchehar-Ras and Pravale-Panchamrut can be used to control these conditions. For refractory patients with severe diarrhea, short medications such as Shankhodar-Ras and Karpureshvar-Ras can be used.
Dumping syndrome cannot be prevented. However, measures such as dietary adjustments can prevent the recurrence of symptoms and minimize their severity. People affected by this condition are advised to eat less food, avoid liquids while eating, reduce the carbohydrate content of food, use low-fat methods, and avoid acidic foods.
