There's nothing like a restful night. But for many people with acid reflux disease, the nighttime can be particularly troublesome.
Here's why. During the day, you're in an upright position. So gravity and swallowing can work to help the acid that backs up into your esophagus return to the stomach. But nighttime is another story.
The low-down on lying down.
When you're lying down, gravity stops working in your favor and swallowing frequency decreases. Which means that stomach acid can flow more easily into your esophagus and stay there longer. This can lead to heartburn and other symptoms. More importantly, though, it can result in damage in your esophagus.
Start the video to see what happens at night.
A simple morning routine that can help your nights.
