Stomach Acid Rises During Sleep? Immediately Change Position And Pillow

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JAKARTA - Stomach acid suddenly rises at night before going to bed, it is recommended that it is certainly not pleasant. To neutralize again try to apply the sleeping position up 30 degrees.

According to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, dr. Niken Ageng Rizki, Sp.ENT-KL, in conditions of increased stomach acid, the sleeping position must also rise 30 degrees, should not lie flat.

"Use two pillows or so," he said, quoted from ANTARA. Pillow wedges not only on the neck or head but also from the back, so that stomach acid does not rise and eventually irritate and then fall into the lungs.

In those who experience acid reflux, they generally complain of dry mouth when they wake up, or feel sore and have a bitter taste on the tongue.

"Patients usually complain when they wake up their mouth is dry, like it feels sore, there is a bitter taste on the tongue. It can also be a problem because the stomach acid rises," said Niken.

First aid for this problem with a stomach acid diet for example reducing consumption of coffee, tea, garlic, ginger, chocolate, avocado, overly seasoned foods such as curry or curry because these foods can irritate stomach acid.

In addition, as quoted from Healthline, losing weight to normal is also an effective way to reduce the risk of stomach acid rising. This effort lowers the intra-abdominal pressure, which reduces the chance of reflux.

Regarding food, according to the Mayo Clinic, some foods and drinks such as fried foods, tomatoes, and alcoholic beverages should also be avoided because they can worsen symptoms.

You can consult a doctor to get the right treatment. Niken said, increased stomach acid in the airway, the throat can irritate the airway and make it collapse or close.

As a result, the airway is blocked and can lead to snoring or breathing problems during sleep because there is a blockage in the airway. A hoarse voice that arises from vibrations of air in the roof of the mouth or throat.

"The cause is respiratory arrest or apnea so that the body does not receive oxygen during sleep. Because there is a closure of the airway, it causes vibrations in the throat or airway," said Niken.