Does bile reflux gastritis cause bad breath?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 11, 2024
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Bile reflux gastritis can cause bad breath due to stomach contents flowing back to the throat through the esophagus, where the remnants of food create an odor in the mouth. First and foremost, maintaining oral hygiene, brushing teeth promptly, and consuming more vegetables and fruits can help improve bad breath. Additionally, active treatment may involve the use of proton pump inhibitors to suppress gastric acid secretion, as well as medications that protect the stomach lining. It is also important to manage diet by eating regular meals, increasing vegetable and fruit intake, and reducing consumption of spicy, stimulating, and greasy foods. Engaging in appropriate exercise after meals can help enhance gastrointestinal motility, speeding up the digestion and absorption of food. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can you eat meat with bile reflux gastritis?

Biliary reflux gastritis is often due to insufficient gastrointestinal motility, dysfunction of the pyloric canal, or post-cholecystectomy, among other causes. It is considered a type of gastrointestinal dysfunction and is characterized by recurrent episodes. Along with conventional medical treatment, it is crucial to pay attention to regular dietary and living habits. Regarding diet, the principle is to eat light and easily digestible food, such as soft, mushy rice, fresh vegetables, and fruits. In terms of meat and fatty foods, which provide essential fats, proteins, amino acids, etc., these should be consumed in small quantities and not excessively. Additionally, during cooking, it is important to keep the food mild and avoid frying or spicy preparations.

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How long does bile reflux gastritis take to heal?

How long it takes for bile reflux gastritis to improve varies based on an individual's constitution and medication usage. Clinically, we mainly adopt measures to suppress gastric acid secretion, protect the gastric mucosa, and selectively use antibiotics. During treatment, it is crucial to have regular meals and avoid overeating. It is also important to maintain personal hygiene and a regular routine. Good living habits play a significant role in aiding the treatment of reflux gastritis. Additionally, it is essential to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, and to keep a relaxed mood. If symptoms recur frequently, one should visit the gastroenterology department of a hospital for a detailed examination and proactive treatment.

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Is biliary reflux gastritis related to cholecystitis?

Bile reflux gastritis and cholecystitis are not necessarily related, they are two different diseases. Bile reflux gastritis is generally a type of chronic gastritis, mainly characterized by abdominal discomfort, with most patients experiencing abdominal pain such as dull pain, distension pain, and colic, among others. Of course, some patients also experience changes in appetite, nausea, belching, and burping, etc. Patients should visit the gastroenterology department of their local hospital for a gastroscopic examination to confirm the diagnosis. Under a gastroscopy, bile reflux gastritis primarily exhibits symptoms such as mucosal congestion and edema, accompanied by bile, thus confirming the diagnosis. Treatment involves dietary adjustments and medication. It is recommended that patients consume a light diet, develop good living and eating habits, and may choose acid-suppressing and stomach-protecting medications, with a treatment duration of 2-4 weeks. Cholecystitis, on the other hand, is generally a cholecystitis-related condition, typically exhibiting symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice, etc. The general treatment for cholecystitis primarily involves anti-infection therapy.

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Can bile reflux gastritis cause diarrhea?

Bile reflux gastritis is mainly caused by the retrograde movement of bile, which enters the stomach through the pylorus, leading to a series of symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and a bitter taste. This condition should not be directly related to diarrhea, but it is possible for patients with bile reflux gastritis to experience symptoms of diarrhea. This is more commonly seen in patients after gallbladder removal surgery. Due to the loss of the gallbladder's function to store bile, bile not only retrogrades into the stomach via the duodenum but can also directly enter the intestines, stimulating the intestinal mucosa and thus leading to symptoms of diarrhea.

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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.)