Digestive system organs
Digestive system organs


Abdominal fullness prematurely after meals

Definition:
Satiety is the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. Early satiety is having the feeling of being full prematurely (sooner than normal or after eating less than usual).

Alternative Names:
Early satiety

Considerations:
Early satiety can occur from numerous causes.

Common Causes:



Review Date: 1/22/2002
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.