Biliary reflux

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Biliary reflux or bile reflux is a condition that occurs when bile flows upward (refluxes) from the small intestine into the stomach and esophagus.

It is different from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), that happens when the stomach acids flow into the esophagus.

[edit] Symptoms

• Frequent heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting bile

[edit] Causes

Most damage to the pyloric valve occurs as a complication of gastric surgery. Other causes of bile reflux include:

• Peptic ulcer
• Gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy)

[edit] External links

• Bile reflux - MayoClinic.com

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