Is it ok to drink coffee when you have GERD?

Perhaps you’re used to kick-starting your morning with a cup of coffee or winding down in the evening with a steaming mug of tea. If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may find your symptoms aggravated by what you drink. There is concern that coffee and tea can cause heartburn and aggravate acid reflux. read more

There is conflicting evidence about how different coffees and their preparations can affect GERD symptoms. Drinking coffee may bother some people with reflux, but not everyone. However, remember that coffee is considered acidic, so if you already have irritation in your esophagus, there is a good chance drinking coffee may make you feel worse. read more