Symptoms and Treatment of Bile Reflux Gastritis
The symptoms of bile reflux gastritis generally include abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea, among others, and are relatively common in clinical settings. Typically, the main manifestations are hidden abdominal pain, bloating pain, or even burning pain, which occur repeatedly over time. This condition is often seen in clinical practice and tends to have a prolonged course, generally not accompanied by fever or radiating pain in the lower back or right shoulder blade. A thorough gastroscopic examination in patients will clearly show congested and edematous mucosa in the stomach, and the mucus appears bile-stained, indicating that the inflammation of the stomach is likely caused by bile reflux. For treatment, attention should be paid to diet and medication. The dietary approach involves consuming easily digestible, bland food; medically, the use of acid-reducing and gastroprotective agents, as well as anti-bile reflux medications are recommended. Typically, a treatment course of about two weeks is sufficient for gaining substantial control of the condition. If the patient has other concomitant issues, proactive treatment is advised.