Biliary reflux is difficult yet important to distinguish from acid reflux in order to ensure proper treatment. Patients with GERD can present with heartburn, regurgitation, and atypical chest pain, ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between bile reflux and acid reflux? Bile reflux involves fluid from the small intestine flowing into the stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux is backflow of ...
Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver to help in the digestion of fat and absorption of nutrients. However, if you experience reflux (the flow of stomach contents into the esophagus), you ...
The patient is an 83-year-old man with severe alkaline reflux, esophagitis, and atrophic gastritis, with all the clinical features and companion symptoms (nausea, vomiting, pain). The patient had a ...
Have you ever experienced a sharp, burning pain in your upper belly, along with a bitter-sour taste in your throat, especially after certain meals or lying down? That particular discomfort may not be ...
Yellow or greenish vomit is a sign you're throwing up bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver. This could indicate a serious medical concern, like a hiatal hernia or intestinal blockage. It can ...
Dr. Stanley is a pathologist in private practice in Nobleboro, Maine, and an editor for DynaMed. Dr. Brown is a neurologist and deputy editor for DynaMed (www.dynamicmedical.com), a database of ...
Gastritis happens when your stomach lining becomes inflamed. The condition has a variety of causes, but typically requires dietary modifications and medication to treat it. Meals for gastritis need to ...