Nighttime Heartburn

The vast majority of those who suffer from heartburn suffer from nighttime heartburn. Most people do not enjoy sleeping while sitting up or standing so there are some other options available to treat nighttime heartburn. Heartburn occurs when acid from your stomach refluxes into your esophageal passage. Many times s weak sphincter will not be able to keep the acid in your stomach when it is very full or the pressure is increased by gas.

One of the most important recommendations for those that suffer from nighttime heartburn is that they should not lie down or go to sleep right after eating. You should wait at least 2 to 3 hours otherwise it is easier for your food to press against the sphincter and release acid when you are lying down.

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You should have your largest meal in the middle of the day instead of at night, or your can spread your meals out to 4 or 5 smaller ones throughout the day. This will reduce the pressure in your stomach at night.

The types of food you are eating may also be what are causing your nighttime heartburn. You may experience nighttime heartburn infrequently and this may be due to that spicy food you have for dinner once a week. It is suggested that you do not drink coffee at nigh, avoid spicy foods, avoid citrus fruits, avoid chocolate or any other food that may be causing your nighttime heartburn. If you like spicy food but have issues with heartburn then you can also eat smaller portions of those foods and see how it affects your stomach.

Sleeping on a slight incline, so your head and shoulders are above your stomach, can also help stop nighttime heartburn. This can help add a bit more gravity pull to your stomach so it has a harder time pushing up to the esophagus. Also it has been scientifically proven that sleeping on your right side makes heartburn worse. You should sleep on your left side as this does not impede digestion and can decrease you nighttime heartburn.

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Other issues that may make your nighttime heartburn worse is sleeping in tight or restrictive clothing as this puts undo pressure on your stomach. Drinking alcohol and coffee in the evenings can also cause heartburn. The caffeine in the coffee will effect your stomach. Alcohol tends to increase acid production as well as making your sphincter relax, setting the stage for a night of heartburn.

If you have tried many types of treatments for your heartburn and have not found any relief then you should go see your doctor as you may have a more serious health issue. Avoid prolonged use of antacids as these tend to obscure symptoms of other conditions.

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