Is bile reflux gastritis related to stool?
Disease description:
Previously, during a medical check-up, I was diagnosed with bile reflux gastritis. Since then, my bowel movements seem different from before, and I occasionally experience constipation. I would like to ask the doctor whether bile reflux gastritis is related to changes in bowel movements?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
There is a certain relationship between bile reflux gastritis and bowel movements. Bile reflux gastritis can lead to indigestion, which in turn may affect bowel movements, causing discomfort symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea. This is because bile reflux into the stomach not only irritates the gastric mucosa but may also affect normal intestinal function. The color of the stool can also reflect certain conditions associated with bile reflux gastritis. A patient's stool may appear light yellow or pale white, which is caused by reduced bilirubin levels in the body due to bile reflux. Additionally, some severe patients who also have gastrointestinal bleeding may experience black stools.
