Bile reflux can be caused by either cold-dampness or damp-heat in the spleen and stomach, and there are more specific causes, so it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Common clinical manifestations of bile reflux include acid reflux and heartburn, stomach bloating, and retrosternal burning. Bile reflux belongs to the Chinese medicine category of “gastric plague” and “acid swallowing (swallowing acid from the stomach that rushes up to the oropharynx)”.
Bile reflux is characterized by cold and dampness in the spleen and stomach, which can be manifested as cold pain in the epigastrium (cold pain in the stomach, epigastrium and abdomen), which can be relieved by heat, acid reflux, loose stools, and poor appetite (lack of appetite and reduced food intake), etc. Dampness and heat in the spleen and stomach are commonly associated with acid reflux and heartburn, bitter and sticky taste in the mouth, distension of the epigastrium (stomach, epigastrium and abdomen), a liking for cold food, and mucousy and unpleasant stools.
If you have any of the above symptoms, consult a doctor promptly.