Sigstad scoring system for dumping syndrome

Feb 18, 2018 • Mark Morgan

categories: Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Sigstad scoring system for dumping syndrome
Shock (5 points) Fainting, syncope, unconsciousness (4 points) Desire to lie down (4 points) Dyspnea (3 points) Weakness (3 points) Sleepiness, apathy (3 points) Palpitations (3 points) Restlessness (2 points) Dizziness (2 points) Headaches (1 point) Warm, clammy skin or pallor (1 point) Nausea (1 point) Abdominal fullness (1 point) Borborygmi (abdominal rumbling/gurgling) (1 point) Eructation (belching) (-1 point) Vomiting (-4 points)
Score --> numberscore1=(Q1)
Interpretation --> Resultscore2=(Q1);score2>7?'Suggestive of dumping syndrome':score>3?'Uncertain':'Suggestive of alternate diagnosis rather than dumping syndrome'
References (Hide/Show)
Sigstad H. A clinical diagnostic index in the diagnosis of the dumping syndrome. Changes in plasma volume and blood sugar after a test meal. Acta Med Scand. 1970 Dec;188(6):479-86.

Sigstad scoring system for dumping syndrome

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