: How long does someone with acid reflux who's just eaten have to wait before drinking water? A friend recently told me that GERD patients (acid reflux) should not drink water with meals. I found an article that explains the

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How long does someone with acid reflux who's just eaten have to wait before drinking water?
A friend recently told me that GERD patients (acid reflux) should not drink water with meals. I found an article that explains the reasoning. Basically, water dilutes the stomach acid required for breaking down foods. Since acid reflux medication limits the amount of stomach acid produced, water can have a larger impact on digestion for these patients. Sadly, the article doesn't specifically say how long to wait after meals.

Does anybody know?

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