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Why is it that you sometimes get reflux pains after eating oranges, but other times you can eat oranges without any problems afterwards?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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Reflux & oranges: The acidity of oranges/oj can trigger reflux, especially on an empty stomach or at the end of a large meal. If eaten with other foods (non triggers), those foods may buffer the acid & prevent reflux.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Why is it that you sometimes get reflux pains after eating oranges, but other times you can eat oranges without any problems afterwards?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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