DefinitionSatiety is the satisfied feeling of being full after eating. Early satiety is feeling full sooner than normal or after eating less than usual.Alternative NamesAbdominal fullness prematurely after mealsCommon CausesGastric outlet obstructionHeartburnNervous system problem that causes delayed stomach emptyingStomach or abdominal tumorStomach (peptic) ulcerHome CareFollow your health care provider's recommendations. A liquid diet may be helpful. A detailed diet log (recording what was eaten, how much, and when) may be needed. Small, frequent meals may be more tolerable than large, less frequent meals. A diet high in fat may worsen the feeling.Call your health care provider ifCall your doctor if:The feeling lasts for days to weeks and does not get betterYou lose weight without trying