Divya Kumar Divya Kumar Asked 4 months ago

Does coffee cause acidity?

I've been getting a lot of acidity and heartburn recently, especially after meals. I'm a regular coffee drinker, usually a cup or two a day. Could my coffee habit be causing this acidity?

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Sonia George Sonia George Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, coffee can definitely cause and worsen acidity, especially if you drink it on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.

Shruti Nair Shruti Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, coffee is quite acidic and can irritate the stomach lining. I used to have severe acidity from it, which also messed with my gut health and PCOS symptoms. Maybe try reducing it or having it with some food.

Gopalakrishnan Iyer Gopalakrishnan Iyer Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Drinking strong coffee first thing in the morning triggers severe acid reflux. In our traditional way, we advise drinking a glass of warm water or having a few soaked almonds before your tea or coffee. It protects your stomach.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bro, yes! If I drink black coffee before my morning lectures, my chest feels like it's on fire. Having some milk with it or eating a toast beforehand makes a huge difference.

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Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Acidity can make you feel so physically miserable and restless, I completely understand your struggle. Coffee is a very common trigger for acid reflux. Please be kind to your stomach and try taking a break from it for a few days.

Sunita Patel Sunita Patel Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I suffered from bad acidity for years because of my coffee habit. What worked for me was drinking cold milk or fennel water (saunf pani) right after, or just reducing the coffee count. It really helps calm the burning sensation.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yes, caffeine relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, causing acid reflux. Don't rely on random home remedies if your acidity is chronic. Get it checked by a gastroenterologist to rule out any ulcers or GERD.

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