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Any difference in digestion when sleeping right after meal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep and digestion: If one eats large meals before retiring at night it can cause sleep disturbances. As a result - most recommend that you either have a light snack or don't eat before sleeping.

Answered 5/2/2017

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Not really.: Your body will digest food adequately if you go to sleep right after a meal. You will be somewhat more likely to have acid reflux if you go to bed with a full stomach, however. If you are not prone to reflux, there is no downside to sleeping immediately after eating. Good luck.

Answered 5/3/2017

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