Last time we talked about the issues of sleep disrupted by acid reflux. One of the most common questions that I get from parents of acid reflux babies involves how to deal with these disruptions in sleep cycles. It can be a huge factor in quality of life for both adults dealing with acid reflux as well as for infants and their parents dealing with this disease.
There are several tips for improving sleep in patients with acid reflux. The first step should be to make sure that the acid...
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Sleep Separately When Suffering from Acid Reflux
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Acid reflux and sleeping: Part 1
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I did not sleep well last night. As the mom to three very rambunctious girls this is a phrase that I utter quite frequently. Add acid... Read more »
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Acid Reflux and Sleeping: Part Two
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Sleeping pills may worsen acid reflux
People who have acid reflux--particularly nighttime reflux--may want to avoid sleeping aids, researchers say. In a recent study, scientists found... Read more »
Sleep trouble may be only sign of acid reflux
Researchers say that sleep problems may be the only sign of acid reflux for some older patients who often don't experience heartburn. Doctors at an... Read more »
Go to sleep later to avoid acid reflux
Going to sleep soon after eating greatly increases the risk of acid reflux, says a report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Patients with... Read more »
Acid Reflux Linked to Common Sleep Medication
One acid reflux sufferer was unable to find an explanation for his nightly pain until he learned that the sleep medication Ambien could contribute to... Read more »
Infant Acid Reflux, Infant GERD
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