Gastroenterologist Magomedtagir Ibrahimov stated that lying down immediately after eating is harmful to health.
Medianews.az reports that according to him, one should avoid lying down for at least 30-60 minutes after eating.
Otherwise, the acid secreted in the stomach may return to the esophagus along with the food. This causes inflammation, bitterness and sour taste in the mouth, as well as discomforts such as nausea.
The specialist also stated that to prevent stomach acid from passing into the esophagus, it is recommended to keep the head slightly elevated while sleeping. Using a thick pillow for this purpose is beneficial.
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