Is it bad to lay down after eating? When you lay down after eating a meal stomach acid can rise and cause discomfort and this is known as (GERD), gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD is when stomach acid travels back into your esophagus.
There was a 2005 American Journal Of Gastroenterology study with patients that had GERD. And it advised them to wait 3 hours before laying down after eating to avoid the symptoms of GERD.
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Here are some of the common causes of indigestion:
- Overeating
- Eating too quickly
- Spicy foods
- Carbonated beverages
- Greasy foods
- Smoking
- Anxiety
- Drinking Alcohol
Some of the common symptoms of indigestion are bloating, gas, abdominal pain, nausea, feeling full after eating a large meal, etc. It is important to understand that indigestion can be caused by other health conditions such as:
- Celiac disease
- Gallstones
- Stomach cancer
- Constipation
- Peptic ulcers
- Pancreatis
There are some simple lifestyle changes you can do to help indigestion which is:
- Exercising regularly
- Avoid pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, etc.
- Managing stress or anxiety.
- Minimizing caffeine and alcohol
- Try to avoid foods that may trigger your indigestion.
The Bottom Line is you should wait at least 3 hours after you eat before lying down to avoid GERD, which is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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References
- Fujiwara Y, Machida A, Watanabe Y, Shiba M, Tominaga K, Watanabe T, Oshitani N, Higuchi K, Arakawa T. Association between dinner-to-bed time and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Dec;100(12):2633-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.00354.x. PMID: 16393212.
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- NIH- https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/indigestion-dyspepsia/symptoms-causes
- NIH- https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/indigestion-dyspepsia/definition-facts
