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Throwing up bile. could this be caused by stress? or just acid reflux

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Not bile: For you to throw up bile you must be obstructed beyond the point the bile enters the small intestine.If this is happening you need to be in the emergency room now.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/14/2014

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