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It seems that when i drink a cup of caffeinated coffee that my stomach area becomes so very uncomfortable. i feel sick to my tummy. is this possible?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Makes sense!: Symptoms like this after drinking coffee are very common -- nohting unusual at all. Caffeine causes increased acid production in the stomach. Take an antacid, which probably will clear up the symptoms. If not, switch to decaf.

Answered 7/18/2017

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