What happens to vomiting yellow water after duodenectomy?

After duodenectomy, vomiting yellow water may be caused by drug side effects, intestinal dysfunction, bile reflux and other reasons.

1. Drug side effects

Some patients may take painkillers or other drugs after surgery, which may stimulate gastrointestinal mucosa tissue, which may cause nausea and vomiting.

2. Intestinal dysfunction

After surgery, intestinal function may be affected, resulting in digestive dysfunction. Gastric acid and bile may be secreted in large quantities, causing vomiting yellow water.

3. Bile reflux

Because duodenum is responsible for receiving bile and pancreatic juice, if the drainage of liquid is not properly handled after duodenectomy, it may cause bile reflux into the stomach and then be discharged through vomiting.

It is recommended that patients with discomfort symptoms after duodenectomy need to tell the doctor as soon as possible and be treated with the help of a doctor.