TRIBUN-BALI.COM, DENPASAR- Acid reflux disease is a disorder that occurs due to the weakening of the ring of muscle that acts as a valve (sphincter) in the lower esophagus or lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
This condition causes food and stomach acid that should be in the stomach, can back up into the esophagus (gastric acid reflux).
Acid reflux disease that often recurs and is left for a long time can turn into a chronic disease called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Why do acid reflux symptoms get worse at night?
During the day, where the body position is more upright, gravity will help return stomach acid that rises through the LES back into the stomach more quickly.
However, it is different when sleeping at night.
In the lying position, there is less saliva and the swallowing process also slows down, making returning reflux to the stomach more difficult.
Anatomy and gravity play an important role in the frequency, length, and severity of reflux symptoms.
Therefore, by studying sleeping position which is good for people with acid reflux, gastric acid reflux can be prevented, especially those that occur at night.
Good sleeping position for people with gastric acid and GERD
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