In the past, bile was considered the second most important fluid after the blood produced by the human body. It is produced by liver cells and accumulates in the gallbladder, and then through the biliary tract it enters the human duodenum, where it is involved in digestion. It is in this area of the intestine that fats, carbohydrates and proteins break down. Bile is a secret that participates in the emulsification of fats and stimulates the production of digestive enzymes by the pancreas, thereby improving the absorption of constituent fats by the body.
Bile secretion starts automatically approximately a quarter of an hour after the start of a meal, and ends after the stomach is completely free of food. In a healthy state of a person during the digestion process should not be bile in the stomach. The reasons for its presence may be associated with various liver diseases and pathologies of the biliary ducts. Involuntary spasms of the gallbladder leading to the release of bile occur when the stomach is full of food or in stressful or emotional situations. Bile in the stomach, or reflux, according to medical terminology, is not only a bitter taste in the mouth, heartburn or unpleasant belching, its regular release can lead to gastritis.
Therefore, if you experience unpleasant sensations, after each meal you should undergo an examination. If bile is found in the stomach, the causes must be established and addressed. With the correct diagnosis and timely treatment, the prognosis is always positive.
Bile in the stomach can be a symptom of a serious liver disease - cholecystitis. This is inflammation of the gallbladder due to the ingress of microbes into it. The inflammatory process first leads to stagnation of bile, and then an involuntary spasm occurs and a large amount of bile is released into the stomach. When there is a lot of bile in the stomach, this is a strong irritant for the mucous membrane. Sometimes this can lead to stomach ulcers.
Bile in the stomach can be detected during pregnancy. Also this
the violation can be caused by congenital pathologies of the biliary tract, a sedentary lifestyle, and many other factors. For prophylaxis in these cases, it is necessary to monitor the diet, do not overeat at night, do not go to bed after a meal, and try to move for an hour or at least sit, try to sleep on the left side and wear spacious clothes that do not press on the intestines.
Reflux treatment is prescribed strictly individually, after establishing the causes of its occurrence. Of the drugs used are those that lower the acidity of the gastric juice. When a lot of bile is found in the stomach, enveloping medications are required to protect the mucosa.
During the treatment period, a strict diet is required until the symptoms of reflux disappear completely. Fatty, fried and spicy foods should be excluded from the diet. You can not drink lemon, orange and tomato juices. Marinades, chocolate products, cakes with creams, salads with mayonnaises are contraindicated.
When bile is found in the stomach, folk remedies alone cannot cure the disease. But various infusions and decoctions will alleviate the patient’s condition and enhance the effect of medications. In decoctions, such medicinal herbs are used as chamomile, wormwood, mint, lemon balm, flax seeds, motherwort, plantain. It is necessary to prepare them according to the recipe, while always consulting your doctor.
Remember that the result of the treatment depends entirely on your desire, determination and perseverance.