Acidity is a disease - Please do not ignore it…..

It has often been seen that due to sitting at work and eating mostly processed food, the problem of gas and acidity persists in people nowadays. Many people do not let this problem sleep at night. This disease related to the stomach is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in common medical terminology.

[Acidity never allows to sleep calmly]

GERD 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, and feeling of vomiting and chest pain also point toward GERD.

While sleeping, the acid comes out of the stomach and reaches the throat, and causes severe trouble to the people. 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. 

Here, some very important measures have been given to avoid acidity while sleeping. The following proper way should be used to sleep if suffering from gas-acidity-

1. Keep your 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. Sleep on your left side: 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 you will 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 health tips to avoid GERD: 

• 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 the doctor as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Before adopting preventive measures, please consult a relevant doctor.

Stay healthy, stay safe...