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Is it bad to go to sleep after you eat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you eat large: Meals then it may cause problems with sleep as the body is struggling to digest the food. A small snack is usually fine. Take care.

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Answered 4/21/2017

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