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Heartburn prevention   

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Question:
Does standing up after eating help prevent heartburn?

Answer:
Standing or sitting up (as opposed to lying down) after eating may help keep the stomach acid from coming up the lining of the esophagus.  There are other things that can be helpful as well. See heartburn.

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