Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
In sleep, the acid comes out of the stomach and reaches the throat. This disease related to the stomach is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
What is GERD disease?
Symptoms of GERD are usually sour belching and heartburn. It makes a person upset. This happens when acid moves out of the stomach into the food pipe. Symptoms of GERD are usually sour belching and heartburn. Apart from these, symptoms like flatulence, restlessness, feeling of vomiting and chest pain also point towards GERD.
Most people have acid reflux while sleeping. This is because in the lying position, the acid from the stomach easily comes out. Usually this happens in the first 2-3 hours of sleep. In such a situation, by changing your sleeping pattern, you can get relief from GERD to a great extent.
Proper way to sleep in gas-acidity
To avoid acidity, sleep on your left side.
1. Keep Head High
You can elevate your head with an extra pillow. This will reduce the chances of acid leaking out of the stomach into the food pipe while you sleep. In this way you can get temporary relief from GERD.
2. Turn Left
To avoid acidity, sleep on your left side. This will keep the stomach at the bottom of your food pipe and prevent acid reflux. By sleeping on the right side, the acid reaches the throat.
3. Avoid sleeping on your back
Sleeping on your back increases acidity. In this position, the acid reaches from the stomach to the throat. Only then do you feel sour belching and burning or pain in the chest. If you are overweight, then this sleeping position can put more pressure on your stomach.
Other ways to avoid GERD
Stress can also cause acid reflux.
If you want to avoid acidity while sleeping, then never lie down immediately after eating. Apart from this, avoid consuming too much fried, spicy food, alcohol, smoking and caffeine. Exercising daily and taking a walk after eating can reduce the problem of gas and acidity. Stress can also cause acid reflux. If you want to remove it then do yoga-meditation. If the discomfort persists, contact your doctor as soon as possible.
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