Pillows Go Hand in Hand With Acid Reflux

Stomach acid backing up into the esophagus and sometimes into the mouth sounds painful and disgusting, but it is a very common symptom of acid reflux. Acid reflux is a disorder that is painful, dangerous, and one that has many painful and uncomfortable symptoms.

One such symptom is heartburn. Heartburn is the most common symptom of acid reflux, and it is a burning feeling that goes from the stomach to the chest, depending how severe it is. It often happens after a heavy meal or a meal with a lot of acidic foods, after heavy lifting, and often after lying down to sleep. Actually, most acid reflux symptoms occur at night (seventy five percent of the time, to be exact). Nighttime acid reflux symptoms are also more painful at night as well as more frequent.

That feeling of “I just threw up in my mouth” or a “wet burp” comes hand in hand with regurgitation, another uncomfortable symptom of acid reflux. Regurgitation is basically when acid backs up the throat and into the mouth. It is not only gross, it is painful and it can be very damaging to the protective lining of the esophagus, since it can gradually wear away at the protective lining, which will create more and more pain.

Another symptom is chest pains. Often when experiencing acid reflux, people feel as if there is a piece of food lodged behind the breastbone, which can also make it feel as if breathing is difficult. There are many types of chest pain, and the type of chest pain as it relates to acid reflux is very different from that relating to heart disease; it should be made sure that different types of chest pain are differentiated from one another.

Chronic hiccupping, chronic sore throat, and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) are all symptoms as well. Dysphagia can cause people to choke or for food to get stuck in the throat, which can cause intense, extremem pain. Also, dysphagia can cause people to get food or liquid in their lungs because of the trouble swallowing. Chronic sore throat and chronic hiccups are damaging and also frustrating, painful symptoms.

There are things that you can do! Being sure that your diet is healthy and that you aren’t eating many foods high in acid. By eating good, healthy foods and exercising regularly you can reduce your symptoms and you chances of ever having acid reflux. Using the proper pillow will also help the symptoms, because it will keep your head and chest elevated, making it more difficult for the acid to make its way up your throat, also protecting your esophagus. Check out some wedge pillows and find some healthy food, and you’re on your way to zapping heartburn and acid reflux. 

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