Is sparkling water bad for acid reflux?

Carbonation adds gas to the stomach, which increases pressure and burping. Some people are sensitive to this even though the water itself is not acidic.

Tips

• Try still water for two weeks and compare.

Try instead

Still water with cucumber or melon

Is it a trigger for you?

Reactions vary a lot between people. Log sparkling water in the symptom diary for two weeks: it shows how often each food is followed by symptoms. Then try two weeks without it and compare.

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