Is bile reflux with stomach pain dangerous?

Question
Hello doctor,
Before I went to the hospital, I was diagnosed with bile reflux disease, from the end of November. Lately, I have more stomach pain. So the doctor asked me if bile reflux with stomach pain is dangerous? Is my illness getting worse? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Tran Thi Hoang Yen - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is bile reflux with stomach pain dangerous? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Bile reflux is a condition in which bile flows from the duodenum to the stomach, causing damage to the stomach.
Causes of bile reflux phenomenon:
Gastric - duodenal ulcer: This disease causes the activity of the stomach to stall, food is not digested but stagnates in the stomach for a long time, increasing pressure. stomach, weakening the pylorus and the myocardium, easily causing bile reflux. Complications after gastrectomy: After surgical procedures in the stomach such as removal of part of the stomach or gastric bypass surgery to lose weight in obese people, the pyloric valve may not function properly. , causing the phenomenon of tight closure, creating conditions for bile from the duodenum to back up into the stomach. Gallbladder surgery: Studies have shown an increased risk of bile reflux in patients who have had gallbladder surgery. In addition to bile reflux, you also have stomach pain. Stomach pain can have many causes besides bile reflux. Causes of stomach pain:
Gastritis. Stomach ulcers. Stomach virus. Food poisoning. Diverticulitis Irritable bowel syndrome. Lactose intolerance. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Food allergy. Appendicitis. Gallstone pain. Inguinal hernia. Constipation. Pancreatitis. Ideally, you should see a gastroenterologist for further examination and screening.
If you still have questions about bile reflux with stomach pain, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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