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Can throwing up bile mean you have an empty stomach?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bile: No. It could mean gall bladder is not well. Need evaluation by your doctor, or er if severe.

Answered 8/4/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bile: It could mean gall bladder is not well. Need evaluation by your doctor, or er if severe.

Answered 2/24/2018

5.7k views

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