The appearance of bile in the stomach is a pathological process that should not be normal. In addition, that this phenomenon is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and indicates a malfunction in the body, it can lead to such negative consequences as gastrointestinal tract damage, gastritis, ulcer and stomach cancer. To prevent this, when the first symptoms of casting bile in the stomach should be examined by a gastroenterologist.
Symptoms of casting bile in the stomach:
- heartburn with an admixture of bitterness;
- pain, burning sensation and discomfort in the epigastric region;
- belching with a bitter taste;
- yellow coating on the tongue ;
- nausea, vomiting of bile;
- a constant feeling of thirst.
The reasons for throwing bile into the stomach
Pathology can be caused by a variety of factors. We list the main of them:
- Anatomic abnormalities caused by operative interventions on the gastrointestinal tract, as a result of which the inadequacy of the gatekeeper's function is developing, chronic impairment of the motor function of the duodenum.
- Violation of the patency of the bile ducts, in which bile enters directly into the stomach.
- Inflammatory diseases of the stomach, gallbladder, duodenum and liver (duodenitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, gastritis with casting of bile, etc.).
- Non-compliance with the diet, the use of excessive amounts of food, resulting in the ingestion of food in the duodenum, it spasm and reverse throw food with an admixture of bile.
- Sleep in position on the left side immediately after eating.
- Physical stress immediately after a dense meal.
- Smoking, drinking alcohol and harmful food.
How to treat the casting of bile in the stomach?
When there are symptoms of casting bile, it is advisable not to hesitate to visit a doctor. After a number of studies, including blood and urine tests, coprogram, abdominal ultrasound, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, etc., a cause will be established and appropriate treatment will be prescribed.
For treatment of casting bile, depending on the cause of this pathology, both conservative and surgical methods of treatment can be used. If it is impossible to completely cure, symptomatic therapy is used, the purpose of which is to reduce the clinical manifestations of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient.
Conservative treatment is aimed at neutralizing the irritating action of bile on the mucous membranes of the stomach and esophagus, as well as ensuring their adequate purification. Drug therapy may include the following medications:
- pyrokinetics - a means to promote accelerated emptying of the stomach and removing bile from it (domperidone, metoclopramide);
- antacids - antisecretory drugs that reduce acidity in the stomach (maalox, almagel, lansoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole);
- ursodeoxycholic acid - a substance capable of converting bile acids into a water-soluble form;
- drugs that enhance gallbladder motility (magnesium sulfate, sorbitol, cholecystokinin);
- antispasmodics (drotaverin, papaverine, scopolamine), etc.
Diet when throwing bile into the stomach
If you are concerned about throwing bile in the stomach, you should reconsider your diet. Here are the main recommendations for a diet for this pathology:
- Food should be taken regularly 5 - 6 times a day in small portions.
- You should give up fried, smoked, spicy and fatty foods.
- It is recommended to reduce the consumption of chocolate, biscuits, alcohol, coffee, saturated bouillons.
- It is desirable to include in the diet more mucous products (jelly, oatmeal, etc.).