Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Asked 9 months ago

Does eating sugar cause acidity?

I get acidity quite often, especially after I eat sweet dishes. My family always blames the sugar for it. Is there a direct link, and does eating sugar cause acidity?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Haan yaar, sugar definitely triggers acidity for many people, especially if you eat sweets late at night. Humare yahan toh heavy dessert khane ke baad turant gas banne lagti hai na. Try controlling sweet intake and see the difference yourself.

Meghna Reddy Meghna Reddy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to have chocolates every night after dinner and woke up with a burning throat. Once I cut down on refined sugar, my acidity completely vanished! Try having a small piece of jaggery instead if you get sweet cravings.

Ananya Das Ananya Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I know how scary it is when you suddenly get chest burning and think it is something serious. Acidity caused by sugary foods can be really painful and anxious. Just try keeping a food diary and avoid high-sugar items for a week to see if it helps.

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Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, yes! During exams, I survive on cold drinks and chocolates, and my stomach gets totally wrecked with acidity. Eating too much sugar makes the stomach produce more acid to break it down. Better to stick to normal food.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I completely understand the frustration of feeling like everything you eat causes burning in your chest. Sugar triggers acid reflux for so many of us and it ruins your mood. You are not alone in this struggle, just take it one meal at a time.

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Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, yes. Whenever I drink those sweet energy drinks or eat pastries, my stomach burns like crazy. I stopped having processed sugar and started drinking more water, and the acidity stopped almost immediately. Simple as that.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Does anyone else get severe bloating and sour burps right after eating sweet items like payasam? I am really worried if this is a sign of some gut issue or if it is just a normal reaction to sugar.

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