Does bile reflux gastritis require hospitalization?

Written by Huang Gang
Gastroenterology
Updated on February 17, 2025
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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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What should be paid attention to for bile reflux gastritis?

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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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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Does bile reflux gastritis cause fever?

Bile reflux gastritis, considered a type of chronic gastritis, generally does not cause fever. Its typical symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and a sense of fullness, among others. As the name implies, bile reflux gastritis is believed to be caused by bile inducing damage to the gastric mucosa, characterized by congested and swollen mucosa, erosion, and ulcers, typically without causing fever. If a patient with gastritis also presents with fever, other causes should be considered, such as gallstones, pancreatitis, or stones outside the gallbladder. In terms of treatment, medication is generally considered, potentially including the use of acid reducers and gastroprotective agents, as well as medicines that constrict bile, which are usually effective. If the patient has recurring fevers, other causes should be considered, as fever is generally not considered to be caused by bile reflux gastritis.

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Bile reflux gastritis symptoms

Bile reflux gastritis, primarily, its symptoms are caused by the damage of bile to the gastric mucosa, manifesting as acid reflux, belching, abdominal pain, and bloating. This can lead to damage to the gastric mucosa, resulting in erosion and bleeding. In cases of bile reflux gastritis where symptoms are not particularly typical, symptoms may be alleviated by improving dietary habits. More severe cases require medication, including oral drugs that promote gastrointestinal motility, protect the gastric mucosa, and inhibit gastric acid secretion. It is important to maintain a light diet, avoid highly irritating foods, and prevent irritation from smoking and alcohol.

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Can you eat grapes with bile reflux gastritis?

When suffering from bile reflux gastritis in its less severe form, one can occasionally eat grapes without causing significant impact on the digestive tract. However, it is important to avoid consuming too much at once, as this can irritate the esophageal mucosa and worsen the condition. With bile reflux gastritis, it is essential to control one's diet routinely. One should eat less raw and cold fruits and vegetables, avoid spicy and irritating foods, overly greasy and indigestible foods, as well as fried and grilled items, and strictly abstain from alcohol.