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When i eat too close to bedtime i wake up with acid going into my lungs. i had a gastric bypass 14 yrs ago. what is going on?
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Acid reflux: Acid reflux and or regurgitation is the transit of gastric contents (acid, digestive enzymes, bile) back up the esophagus. Common risk factors include lying down or bending over after eating or drinking, hiatal hernia, and impaired esophageal motility. Eating or drinking too much to close to lying down is also a risk of reflux. Stop eating or drinking at least 2 hours before bedtime.
Answered 2/7/2013
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GERD irritates lungs: After a gatric bypass some individuals experience a difficult time with acid build up in the portion of their stomach that was spared. This called gerd. When you are sleeping this acid can essentially rise to the top of your esophagus and drip into the opening of your trachea, where the air enters your lungs. This is very irritating to that delicate tissue.
Answered 1/5/2019
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