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What time do you eat? Do you eat anything after eating? Do you drink water? What time do you go to bed? I am curious about your routine in detail and would like to try it. Maybe we have a lot to learn from you. Our reflux is not acid, it is food coming from the stomach.
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Question: What do you mean by "Our reflux" is not acid?
Food coming from the stomach is not being digested properly.. You have hydrocloric acid and bile. Here is a description of Bile.
Bile is composed of ingredients designed to digest fat. While it isn't an acidic formula, it's harsh on the sensitive linings of your stomach and esophagus. Chronic bile reflux can erode these protective linings, causing painful inflammation and, eventually, tissue damage (esophagitis)
This comes from the Cleveland Clinic: What are the possible complications of bile reflux?
Chronic inflammation of your stomach lining (gastritis) can lead to stomach ulcers and is associated with a higher risk of stomach cancer. Inflammation of your esophagus (esophagitis) can cause ulcers, scarring and cellular changes to your lining (Barrett’s Esophagus), which is occasionally a precursor to esophageal cancer. These risks are also associated with chronic gastroesophageal acid reflux (GERD), but studies show that bile reflux multiplies the risk.
Cleveland Clinic as a great discussion/education on this. Hopefully now the powers to be will let me post this.
How can I tell if I have acid reflux or bile reflux?
Symptoms of acid reflux and bile reflux in your esophagus are virtually the same. If your symptoms include vomit, check the color. Bile has a tell-tale yellow tint. If you also have symptoms of bile reflux in your stomach, such as abdominal pain and indigestion, that might be an important clue.
In general, acid reflux is considered more common and more likely than bile reflux. But if medications to treat acid reflux don’t relieve your symptoms, let your healthcare provider know. They can test the reflux fluid in your esophagus to detect the presence of bile.
This is a great article on the mechanics of this non acidic bile, as it still causes harm.
Hope this helps someone.
12 year vet. of esophagial cancer. Keep on fighting.. bless all.
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I don't eat after 6, avoid bread and anything sweet then go to bed and hope it's a good night. I'm 2 years post now and things are still changing.