What is bile reflux?

With bile reflux, you have bile from the small intestine backing up into the stomach. If it’s in the stomach, it can affect the pH of the stomach, and it can dissolve certain things. It can also create inflammation, ulcers, and gastritis. A few other names for bile reflux are gastritis, alkaline reflux gastritis, or biliary reflux. GERD is a situation where the acid from the stomach is coming up into the esophagus. But, bile reflux can also cause bile to go up into the esophagus, creating a lot of damage.