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Secondary Prevention

The Sigstad score system is used to determine dumpers versus non-dumpers.

Sigstad score
Shock	+5
Fainting, syncope, unconsciousness	+4
Desire to lie or sit down	+4
Breathlessness, dyspnoea	+3
Weakness, exhaustion	+3
Sleepiness, drowsiness, apathy, falling asleep	+3
Palpitation	+3
Restlessness	+2
Dizziness	+2
Headaches	+1
Feeling of warmth, sweating, pallor, clammy skin	+1
Nausea	+1
Abdominal fullness, meteorism	+1
Borborygmus	+1
Eructation	−1
Vomiting