Q: Which specialist do I consult for symptoms of dumping syndrome?
A: You should consult a gastroenterologist.
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Q: Which gastric surgery carries the highest risk of dumping?
A: Gastric bypass Roux en Y surgery is more likely to be associated with dumping, since the food reaches the colon rather fast as a major portion of the small intestine is bypassed.
Q: Which gastric weight loss surgery is associated with minimal risk of dumping?
A: Adjustable gastric banding and vertical banding gastroplasty are much less likely to cause dumping.
