Early satiety means feeling full after eating only a small amount. It's a symptom-not a disease-and may signal an underlying digestive issue. Clinicians use ICD-10 code R14.8 to document and treat this condition.
Early satiety often comes with other signs that interfere with normal eating:
Many factors can lead to early satiety by slowing or disrupting digestion:
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Early satiety is the sensation of feeling full very quickly after eating even a small amount of food. It can affect your appetite and make it difficult to consume adequate nutrition during meals.
The ICD-10 code for early satiety is R14.8. This code is used by healthcare providers and insurers for diagnosis, medical records, and billing purposes.
Yes. Treatment may include dietary modifications like eating smaller, more frequent meals, medications to speed up gastric emptying, acid reducers, and addressing any underlying condition causing the symptom.
You should consult a gastroenterologist if early satiety persists for more than two weeks, leads to unintended weight loss, or is accompanied by severe pain, vomiting, or other concerning symptoms.
Common causes include gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying), gastritis, stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food sensitivities, and certain nervous system disorders.
Yes. Stress and anxiety can slow down digestion, disrupt normal stomach function, and lead to increased sensations of fullness and nausea during or after meals.
Opt for low-fat, soft, easily digestible foods. Eating smaller portions more frequently throughout the day can help manage fullness and maintain proper nutrition.
Diagnosis may involve a physical exam, blood tests, imaging studies like ultrasound or endoscopy, and specialized tests such as a gastric emptying study to measure how quickly the stomach empties.
At GastroDoxs in Houston, we offer advanced testing, personalized nutrition counseling, pharmaceutical therapies to improve gastric motility, and holistic approaches including stress management techniques.
Early satiety itself is a symptom rather than a disease. While it can be distressing and lead to nutritional deficiencies, early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause can prevent complications.
