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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of dumping syndrome include preventing or avoiding surgery and preventing risk factor exposure. No vaccines are available for dumping syndrome.
Primary Prevention
Effective measures for the primary prevention of dumping syndrome include avoiding surgery, preventing risk factor exposure and a specific post-surgical diet.
There are no available vaccines against dumping syndrome.
Screening measures
After exposure to risk factors causing dumping syndrome, certain screening measures can be taken.
The Sigstad score system is used to determine dumpers versus non-dumpers.[1]
| 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 | |