The doctor warned about the consequences of the habit of lying down after eating

After eating, some people notice a desire to lie down, but this habit can seriously harm digestion. The most common problem that occurs in the supine position after eating is gastroesophageal reflux. Anastasia Gostrous, a gastroenterologist at SM Clinic, told about this on December 5.

"Between the esophagus and the stomach is the lower esophageal sphincter, a muscular ring that acts as a 'valve.' It allows food to enter the stomach and prevents its return. In the supine position, the stomach is positioned horizontally, and the pressure on this "valve" increases. As a result, the sphincter may not close tightly, and the contents of the stomach are thrown back into the esophagus. <...> Constant reflux damages the mucous membrane and can lead to a serious disease — GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)," she warned in an interview with the newspaper.Ru».

As a result, digestion slows down and can be disrupted: food lingers in the stomach and causes bloating and heaviness. According to the expert, it also affects metabolism, sugar levels and recovery if the meal was later than 3-4 hours before bedtime.

To avoid these and other problems, Gostrous advises taking short walks immediately after eating, not taking a horizontal position earlier than 1.5–2 hours after eating, and not going to bed immediately after eating.

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