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At night, when trying to go to sleep and lying flat down on back, it feels like fluid is coming back out of my throat, is that acid reflux?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Acid reflux: Yes it could be acid reflux especially if it keaves a bitter or bad taste in your mouth.

Answered 1/17/2014

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A member asked:

At night, when trying to go to sleep and lying flat down on back, it feels like fluid is coming back out of my throat, is that acid reflux?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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