Question 1

i was dx. 5 mo. ago with bile reflux gastritis s/p lap choly. reglan/ppi not working to control n/v & constant burning in esophagus. other options?

Accepted Answer

Bile reflux gastriti: Discuss with your doctor use of carafate, (sucralfate) adding ranitidine or even adding Questran which binds bile acid (usually used for diarrhea).They now have a new system called LINX -a magnetic bracelet for the lower esophageal sphincter which helps close the gastroesophageal sphincter and prevents  reflux. Last resort may be nissen fundoplicaton

Question 2

how is bile reflux cured?

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Bile: Bile reflux results from bile in the second half of the stomach, duodenum, refluxing back through the pyloric valve into the stomac or esophagus.  Thos can be from a mechanical process or you msy be having difficulty moving food through you gut.  I recommend a visit with s GI specialist.

Question 3

how do you deal with bile reflux?

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Let me explain: Unlike acid reflux, bile reflux usually can't be completely controlled by changes in diet or lifestyle. Instead, bile reflux is most often managed with medications or, in severe cases, with surgery.

Question 4

what are some remedies for bile reflux?

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Depends: Have you had surgery before?  Bile reflux is not a common problem unless someone has surgically altered your anatomy.  There are some bile salt binding medications which can help.  It may require surgery if you start to develop significant esophagitis.

Question 5

what is the cause of bile reflux gasthropathy?

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Probably not: Bile produced in the liver is excreted via the common bile duct through the papilla of Vater.  It should flow ante grade into the small bowel.  If it flows retrograde into the stomach, it is termed biliary gastric reflux.  It was thought that this could be a cause of gastritis.  However, this phenomenon is commonly observed on nuclear hepatobiliary scans in patients without gastritis by endoscopy.

Question 6

i think im suffering from bile reflux what can i take to make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Bile acid: Ursodiol has been found to be effective at relieving the symptoms of bile acid reflux. Please see a gastroenterologist to confirm that you indeed have bile acid reflux.

Question 7

is there a surgery for bile reflux?

Accepted Answer

Bitter taste  in : Mouth? This is Acid Reflux and not Bile. And for that if diet and lifestyle change does not help then surgery called FUndoplication is done. Gall stone and inflation of Gall bladder causes bile related problem. When it gets infected than needs surgery.

Question 8

does stress affect bile reflux?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Stress can worsen acid reflux.

Question 9

bile reflux surgery, can you tell me more?

Accepted Answer

In Roux-en-Y: ...surgeons make a new connection for bile drainage farther down in the small intestine, diverting bile away from the stomach. Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication). The part of the stomach closest to the esophagus (fundus) is wrapped and then sewn around the lower esophageal sphincter.  Ref. www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bile-reflux/basics/treatment/con-20025548

Question 10

how can i know difference between acid reflux and bile reflux?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal test: the only way is with an esophageal ph study with impedance. It is a very specialized test. usually an anti-acid will help symptoms of acid reflux but not those from bile reflux.

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