How to sleep with acid reflux?

Question

Lately, I've been suffering a lot from acid reflux, especially at night. The burning sensation keeps waking me up. What are the best sleeping positions or things to do to manage acid reflux at night?

Kunal Sen · Accepted Answer

I used to wake up gasping for air and thought it was a heart issue, which totally terrified me. Once I realized it was just acid reflux, I relaxed. Now I just elevate the head of my bed by 6 inches using bed risers and sleep on my left side. It works beautifully.

Priya Patel · Answer

Left side is the best side! 😴 Sleeping on your left side and keeping your head elevated on a couple of pillows keeps the acid down where it belongs. Stay comfortable and sleep well!

Anil Deshmukh · Answer

Please take acid reflux seriously. I ignored it for years until it caused severe inflammation in my food pipe. Sleeping on an incline helps, but you must consult a gastroenterologist to find the root cause and get proper treatment rather than just self-managing.

Rahul Sharma · Answer

I was struggling with heavy reflux every night last week. What worked for me was eating dinner three hours before sleeping and using a wedge pillow to keep my torso elevated. Sleeping on the left side also makes a massive difference immediately.

Meera Iyer · Answer

With my PCOS, hormonal fluctuations often trigger bad acidity and acid reflux at night. I try to avoid oily food for dinner and sleep with my head propped up. This has really helped me sleep better, but everyone's body is different, so do consult your doctor.

How to sleep with acid reflux?

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Consult a gastroenterologist

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