Can I eat late-night snacks if I have a stomach condition?

Generally, it is not recommended for individuals with stomach conditions to eat late-night snacks, as this may worsen their condition. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Patients with gastric disorders usually have weakened gastrointestinal function and often experience symptoms such as stomach pain and nausea. They should avoid eating late-night snacks because the body's digestive capacity is relatively weaker at night. Eating before bedtime can increase the burden on the stomach, leading to or worsening symptoms such as indigestion and bloating. Moreover, late-night snacks may consist of hard-to-digest or irritating foods, such as barbecued items, fried foods, or spicy dishes. These foods can further irritate the gastric mucosa, causing additional damage to the already vulnerable stomach lining and hindering the recovery from gastric illness. Immediately sleeping after eating a late-night snack can cause the stomach to remain full, and lying flat may lead to acid reflux, causing heartburn and acid regurgitation.

Therefore, to maintain good health, patients with gastric conditions should maintain regular作息 (作息 should be translated as "作息" is a Chinese term meaning rest and activity cycles, but in this context, it refers to regular作息 patterns or routines)作息 patterns and healthy dietary habits, avoid consuming spicy, greasy, or highly irritating foods such as chili peppers and fatty meats, all of which can aid in the recovery from gastric diseases.