I have either a hiatal hernia or GERD, and I've noticed whenever I eat bananas, they seem to trigger heartburn, and that acidy taste in the mouth. Is there a reason for this? Every site I've looked at says bananas should help.
Q: Bananas and Acid Reflux?
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7/ 1/09 4:54pm
11/10/10 5:23pm
This is not an answer but I have what is supposedly a "substantial" hiatus hernia. Everything I read tells me bananas should help. I am the same way, bananas are one of the worst triggers, next to bread products, raw carrots, and dried apricots. I hope that you have been tested by now, the barium x-ray isn't too bad and at least you will know what the actual problem is. It isn't fun, is all I know. I find that I choke a lot on almost nothing (like water). Wishing you all the best and most of all - relief. I am supposed to take Pantaloc every day. I am 50 years old, female.
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I have the same thing: a banana, eaten with oatmeal at the start of the day, seems to give me a sour stomach and reflux all day. This does seem peculiar though, as bananas are alkaline and thus supposed to help against the acid. Is this a sign then of some other issue besides gerd? Something to do with the high sugar content perhaps?