What should be paid attention to for bile reflux gastritis?

Written by Wu Peng
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Bile reflux gastritis is caused by factors such as abnormalities in the pyloric sphincter, gastric surgery, and gastrointestinal motility disorders, leading to the reflux of pancreatic juices, bile, and other contents from the duodenum, which causes damage to the gastric mucosa and leads to chronic gastritis. Its treatment primarily includes two aspects: medication and lifestyle adjustments. If the patient is infected with Helicobacter pylori, treatment with medication should first aim to eradicate Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, drugs that enhance gastrointestinal motility, gastric mucosal protectants, bile acid drugs, and acid-suppressing drugs can be used to treat bile reflux gastritis. Apart from medication, diet is also crucial. It is important to minimize consumption of unhealthy foods, diversify one's diet, focus on foods high in vitamins, avoid prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption and smoking, maintain a positive mood, and ensure adequate sleep.

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Does bile reflux gastritis require hospitalization?

If bile reflux gastritis is not severe, it generally does not require hospitalization, and you can recuperate at home. Treatments should be based on individual clinical symptoms and may include medications that reduce stomach acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa to control the condition. It is important to avoid overly greasy, hard-to-digest foods and spicy, irritating foods. Eating smaller, more frequent meals and chewing slowly can usually prevent the condition from becoming particularly severe. However, if the condition is serious enough to affect normal life, hospital treatment is necessary.

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Can bile reflux gastritis cause chest pain?

Once symptoms such as abdominal bloating, acid reflux, and belching are noticed and diagnosed as bile reflux gastritis, there could be chest pain which should be noted. This supposed chest pain is related to the esophagus; therefore, it occurs in the center of the chest, not on the sides. In such cases, symptomatic medical treatment can be applied. Typically, for bile reflux gastritis, proton pump inhibitors along with mucosal protectants and gastrointestinal prokinetic drugs can be used for treatment. Drugs that improve bile metabolism may also be used. Additionally, it's important to note in terms of diet, that chest pain is not necessarily caused entirely by reflux and other causes of chest pain should also be ruled out.

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Does bile reflux gastritis cause stomach pain?

Bile reflux gastritis can cause stomach pain, often presenting as pain in the upper abdomen, typically as dull or distending pain which are most commonly seen in clinics. Bile reflux gastritis is generally considered a common disease, characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea at onset. Diagnosis largely relies on gastroscopy, during which we can observe inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa, with the mucosa appearing congested and swollen, and the gastric mucus appearing yellow, generally considered to be caused by bile reflux. The treatment for bile reflux gastritis typically consists of dietary adjustments and medications. Dietary recommendations include regular, bland meals, and avoiding intake of coffee, alcohol, and spicy or irritating foods. Medications may include acid reducers, gastroprotective agents, and anti-reflux drugs. A typical course of treatment lasts from 7 to 14 days. Of course, if a patient has severe symptoms or recurrent episodes, a minimal maintenance dose may be used to relieve symptoms. (Note: Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How to treat gastritis erosion and bile reflux?

Chronic gastritis typically presents with symptoms such as belching, acid reflux, stomach bloating, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting. A definitive diagnosis can be made through a gastroscopy, which may reveal signs of edema and hyperemia in the gastric mucosa, and in some cases, erosion. Poor gastric motility may lead to bile reflux, which can be observed during a gastroscopy as bile presence in the stomach. This condition, known as bile reflux, is closely related to poor gastric motility. The treatment focuses on suppressing stomach acid, protecting the gastric mucosa, and enhancing gastric motility. The treatment usually lasts for 6 to 8 weeks. Additionally, if erosion is found in the gastric mucosa, a biopsy, or pathological examination, is typically conducted to investigate the nature of the erosion under a microscope. If the erosion is inflammatory, it is considered mild. However, if atypical hyperplasia or intestinal metaplasia is present, there is a very small risk of cancer development. Therefore, if the biopsy results show atypical hyperplasia, it should be taken very seriously. In cases of severe atypical hyperplasia, it is recommended to perform a gastric mucosal stripping surgery under endoscopy.

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What dishes are good for bile reflux gastritis?

Patients with bile reflux gastritis can eat some leafy and other vegetables such as baby rapeseed, spinach, bok choy, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers. It is advisable to avoid eating vegetables with coarse fibers, such as celery, leeks, or chili peppers, as these can exacerbate digestive system disorders and lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and bloating. In cases of severe bile reflux gastritis, it is best to reduce the intake of fruits and vegetables. Consuming soft or liquid foods, such as millet porridge, is recommended.