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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Biliary Gastritis
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Biliary Gastritis
by BJ__0, Jan 18, 1999 12:00AM
After much testing (endoscopy & biopsies), it was determined
that I have biliary gastritis. I continue with Cimetidine as
most drugs disagree (arthralgias) or are less effective
(Pantoloc, Losec).
What are the long-term implications of biliary gastritis? I
dislike taking meds all the time and the specialists hesitate
to proceed with a rou-en-y procedure (spelling?) because of
the implications of such a procedure.
Could long-term biliary gastritis lead to stomach cancer? On a
less-serious scale, how good is food absorption if on long-term
H2 antagonists?
Thanks!
Dear **,
The term "biliary gastritis" implies duodenogastric reflux causing bile to reflux back into the stomach and damage the lining. This clinical condition is usually a problem after surgery to remove the stomach (gastrectomy) and after drainage procedures for peptic ulcer disease. Surgery disrupts the normal anatomy so that bile in the small intestine can now reflux back into the stomach. You did not mention whether or not you have had such an operation in the past. Bile is an alkaline solution, therefore treatment with acid blockers would not be of benefit. On the other hand, if cimetidine is helping you, it is a fairly well tolerated drug with few side effects. The fact that cimetidine is helping may question the diagnosis of alkaline reflux biliary gastritis. Treatment for alkaline reflux symptoms with bile acid binding agents (such as cholestyramine) or sucralfate (Carafate) may help some patients but is not uniformly successful. Severe cases of alkaline reflux gastritis require a Roux-en-Y gastojejunostomy to divert the bile from the area of the stomach. I hope you find this information helpful.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: alkaline reflux gastritis
that I have biliary gastritis. I continue with Cimetidine as
most drugs disagree (arthralgias) or are less effective
(Pantoloc, Losec).
What are the long-term implications of biliary gastritis? I
dislike taking meds all the time and the specialists hesitate
to proceed with a rou-en-y procedure (spelling?) because of
the implications of such a procedure.
Could long-term biliary gastritis lead to stomach cancer? On a
less-serious scale, how good is food absorption if on long-term
H2 antagonists?
Thanks!
Dear **,
The term "biliary gastritis" implies duodenogastric reflux causing bile to reflux back into the stomach and damage the lining. This clinical condition is usually a problem after surgery to remove the stomach (gastrectomy) and after drainage procedures for peptic ulcer disease. Surgery disrupts the normal anatomy so that bile in the small intestine can now reflux back into the stomach. You did not mention whether or not you have had such an operation in the past. Bile is an alkaline solution, therefore treatment with acid blockers would not be of benefit. On the other hand, if cimetidine is helping you, it is a fairly well tolerated drug with few side effects. The fact that cimetidine is helping may question the diagnosis of alkaline reflux biliary gastritis. Treatment for alkaline reflux symptoms with bile acid binding agents (such as cholestyramine) or sucralfate (Carafate) may help some patients but is not uniformly successful. Severe cases of alkaline reflux gastritis require a Roux-en-Y gastojejunostomy to divert the bile from the area of the stomach. I hope you find this information helpful.
This response is being provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or consultation. Always check with your personal physician when you have a question pertaining to your health.
If you would like to be seen at our institution please call 1-800-653-6568, our Referring Physicians’ Office and make an appointment to see Dr. Muszkat, one of our experts in Gastroenterology.
HFHSM.D.-ym
*Keywords: alkaline reflux gastritis
