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Early Satiety
After eating very little food my stomach feels full like I have eaten big meal. From very beginning I am underweight 44kg, 6ft 1inch height. No pain in stomach. Not allergic to dairy products or anything like that everything normal. In 2020 I had slight pain in stomach after eating outside then I went to doctor and was prescribed a probiotic called Live Freeze-Dried Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bidobacteria Capsules VSL#3. After having this probiotic my early satiety problem vanished I could eat big meals without getting fullness in stomach. But after treatment got over (I don't remember how long it was prescribed) I was again feeling full after eating small meal. What should I do?
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Do you have constipation?
Restart those tablets.
Take small frequent meals including fresh green vegetables, fruits nuts, curd.
Avoid pepper and strong spices, too much oil.
Drink more water.
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U can restart the same as they r probiotic for long time.
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Hi,
Ideally what we need to do is a full dietary recall. Then we identify food items which lead to any symptoms of bloating, acidity or diarrhea/constipation
After that we get a basic blood test panel done to assess nutritional status
Then we diagnose what you are going through and deal with that
Consult
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Early morning empty stomach lukewarm water will help much with addition of some cumin seeds
Eat light
Can add probiotics like yogut capsules
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You can try taking Ensure powder with milk daily for few months.
Also, you can start taking some multivitamins to improve your appetite & over all health as you eat less there might be high changes of nutrition deficiency.
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Please consult
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To relieve feeling full after eating little food, try eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding carbonated drinks and gas-producing foods, and managing stress through relaxation techniques like deep breathing.
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Opinion:**
Your symptoms—early satiety (feeling full quickly) despite being underweight—suggest **impaired gastric motility** (slow stomach emptying) or a **gut microbiome imbalance**. The fact that probiotics (VSL#3) previously resolved your issue strongly points toward a **gut bacteria-related cause**, such as **Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)** or **dysbiosis** (microbial imbalance). Since there’s no pain or allergies, structural issues (like ulcers or obstructions) are less likely.
### **Next Steps:**
1. **Retry Probiotics:**
- Resume **VSL#3** or a similar high-potency probiotic (e.g., Visbiome, Align, or Culturelle) for **4–6 weeks** to see if symptoms improve.
- Take it **30 mins before meals** for better digestion.
2. **Diet Adjustments:**
- Eat **small, frequent meals** (5–6/day) instead of large ones.
- Avoid **carbonated drinks, excessive fiber, or fatty foods** that delay stomach emptying.
- Try **ginger tea or peppermint** (natural prokinetics) to aid digestion.
3. **Rule Out SIBO/Gastroparesis:**
- If probiotics don’t help, consult me for a **hydrogen breath test (for SIBO)** or **gastric emptying study (for gastroparesis)**.
4. **Monitor Weight & Nutrition:**
- Track calorie intake to prevent further weight loss.
- Consider **nutritional shakes** (e.g., Ensure) if struggling to eat enough.
**Why Follow Up?**
Early satiety + underweight status can lead to malnutrition if untreated. Let’s identify the root cause—**schedule a consultation** for targeted testing/treatment. Probiotics may be the fix, but if not, we’ll explore further.
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
You are significantly underweight for your height and age.
Please consult a gastroenterologist for further evaluation of your symptoms.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start bland diet and neopeptine
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Avoid spicy foods.
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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