Bile Vomiting: Mild and serious causes of bile vomiting
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Vomiting bile (a yellow or greenish liquid) is a very annoying and sometimes painful symptom. This occurs in most patients as a result of mild causes, such as stomach flu, excessive alcohol consumption or food poisoning. Yet some more serious causes of bile vomiting are also known that even require urgent medical attention. Most causes of bile vomiting have an obvious cause, but sometimes it is difficult for the doctor to identify the cause and requires thorough investigation.
What is bile?
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Bile is the greenish-yellow fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile aids digestion by mainly breaking down fats and converting them into fatty acids. Bile is composed of certain metals, bilirubin, cholesterol
Mild causes of bile vomiting
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Stomach flu When a patient is throwing up bile, it may be due to gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
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Serious causes of bile vomiting
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Cyclic vomiting syndrome Cyclic vomiting syndrome, a rare condition, causes a patient to retch and vomit without cause. After vomiting, he no longer experiences any symptoms. Anti-emetics (medicines for nausea and vomiting) and antidepressants
Forecast: Depends on underlying cause
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The causes of the vomiting of bile determines the prognosis. Most patients recover from acute problems, such as after a night of drinking or food poisoning. When patients have an underlying medical condition, they may also recover, but treatment will depend on the condition. If left untreated, an intestinal obstruction quickly leads to sepsis or an abscess
Prevention of bile vomiting
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It is not always possible to prevent the cause of bile vomiting. Lifestyle changes, however, prevent the most common causes. People do not drink too much alcohol, they quit smoking and they also opt for a healthy and balanced diet full of fiber, vegetables and fruit. Furthermore, it is not wise to lift heavy objects because this increases the risk of a hernia. Finally, a regular colonoscopy is wise if the doctor recommends it.
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It is not always possible to prevent the cause of bile vomiting. However, lifestyle changes prevent the most common causes. People do not drink too much alcohol, they quit smoking and they also opt for a healthy and balanced diet full of fiber, vegetables and fruit. Furthermore, it is not wise to lift heavy objects because this increases the risk of a hernia. Finally, a regular colonoscopy is wise if the doctor recommends it.
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