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Hi every time i drink alcohol with food or eat before going to sleep seems like i stop digesting , rotten smell when burping then need to vomit?

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You have to stop: Standard reflux precautions include staying upright after eating, avoid eating heavy meal, smoking and allcohol.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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