• Does drinking water help acid reflux?

I am a 28 year old female who has problems with acid reflux. Does drinking water help acid reflux?

2 Answers

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

Not really - only to the extent that drinking fluids can physically clear the esophagus of the refluxed acid.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hicksville, NY

It can help to some extent with heartburn at times, by washing the acid down from your esophagus into the stomach.

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