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Early satiety
Feel full after a few bites
Get full quickly then hungry again
About the Symptom
It describes a feeling of fullness after eating very little food, an inability to eat a normal-sized meal and/or nausea when eating a normal-sized meal. Early satiety can have many causes including delayed emptying of the stomach, certain tumors, reflux disease or stomach ulcers.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Abdominal bloating sensation
- Abdominal pain
Possible Causes
Generally, Early satiety can be related to:
- Functional Dyspepsia
A condition where symptoms like pain, bloating or indigestion persist without any obvious cause identified.
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A condition where stomach acid flows back up the esophagus (food pipe). It can be caused or worsened by obesity, alcohol, and caffeine. Eating habits also play a role - eating large meals quickly or lying down after meals are known triggers.
- Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the term used for the period when a fetus (baby) is developing inside the mother's uterus (womb). It typically lasts about 40 weeks (just over 9 months), measured from the last menstrual period to delivery. It occurs as a result of sexual intercourse, when the egg released by the female ovary is fertilized by a sperm. Pregnancy is medically divided into three parts (trimesters). The first sign of pregnancy is typically a missed period. Morning sickness (nausea/vomiting) may accompany it.
- Gastritis
Infectious enteritis
- Aerophagia (Swallowing Air)
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Early satiety may be related to these serious diseases:
- Dehydration
Dehydration happens when you lose more fluid than you consume, leaving your body without enough water. Common causes include inadequate intake, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. Dehydration can also cause serious complications like seizures, urinary and kidney problems.
- Bowel obstruction
- Cyclical Vomiting with Abdominal Migraines
- Acute Appendicitis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Do you feel full quickly when eating?
- When did you first start feeling full quickly when eating?
- How often do you experience feeling full quickly when eating?
- How is your feeling full quickly when eating now?
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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Parkman HP, Hallinan EK, Hasler WL, Farrugia G, Koch KL, Nguyen L, Snape WJ, Abell TL, McCallum RW, Sarosiek I, Pasricha PJ, Clarke J, Miriel L, Tonascia J, Hamilton F; NIDDK Gastroparesis Clinical Research Consortium (GpCRC). Early satiety and postprandial fullness in gastroparesis correlate with gastroparesis severity, gastric emptying, and water load testing. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2017 Apr;29(4):10.1111/nmo.12981. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12981. Epub 2016 Oct 25. PMID: 27781342; PMCID: PMC5367988.
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