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Can eating while laying down cause you to throw up?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

Generally not: Unless you have what's called a hiatal hernia, where stomach acid and food can go back up the esophagus.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

Can eating while laying down cause you to throw up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Klauber agreed

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