Early satiety arises when the patient is incapable to eat a complete meal or feels full even after consuming merely a little quantity of food. Early satiety is generally induced by gastroparesis, a disorder in which the stomach is lagging to empty. Different reasons for early satiety are obstruction, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), tumor of the abdominal organs, and ulcers of the stomach (peptic ulcers).
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Why do I feel full after eating very less since childhood?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 38 years old. I do not have much appetite from my childhood normally. I cannot eat normal meals like others. When I feel hunger and eat, I can able to eat only less amount of food. After that, I have a feeling of fullness and I am not able to eat more. I am underweight. My bones o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are certain conditions that can cause decreased appetite with weight loss and early satiety. The conditions are gastroparesis (slowing of stomach), celiac disease (gluten allergy), a functional disorder like anorexia nervosa, and genetic related factors. It is nec... Read Full »