Night-time Heartburn
For those suffering heartburn or acid reflux especially at night, they would find getting a good night’s sleep is very challenging.
Based of a survey by the American College of Gastroenterology, more than 50% of the night-time heartburn sufferers complained about sleep disturbances such insomnia, constant arousing from sleep and poor quality of sleep.
According to Dr. Ram Chuttani who says,
“Nighttime reflux is probably the most damaging because when you lie down you lose that gravitational effect of pushing food down the food regurgitates back and goes into the esophagus.”
Dr Chuttani recommends immediate changes to our diet to help ourselves.
Chuttani recommends some lifestyle changes starting with diet. “We advise smaller, more frequent meals, we strongly advise them not to take a big meal just before going to bed.”
Tips for reducing nighttime acid reflux include:
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals,
- Do not take a big meal just before going to bed
- Sleep with your head and shoulders elevated
- Wear loose fitting clothes
- Wait 2 to 3 hours after eating to go to sleep
- Avoid foods that trigger heartburn.
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If you have mild symptoms, you may find relief with non-prescription medications. However, if you still have persistent night-time heartburn, you should see a doctor immediately without further delay.
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