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Besides nausea, other symptoms like heartburn, sore throat and coughing may occur. In addition, it may cause an acidic taste in your mouth. Lying down after eating can worsen the reflux. Foods that can trigger GERD include tomatoes, citrus products, fatty foods, onions, chocolate and minty foods.
In any case, you are not doing your digestive system any favors by immediately lying down after a meal. Here are the rules from the American College of Gastroenterology: âAvoid lying down for two hours after eating. Do not eat for at least two hours before bedtime. This decreases the amount of stomach acid available for reflux.â.