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Health Tip: Is GERD Causing Sleep Problems?

-- Diana Kohnle

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HealthDay
Posted: 2008-02-20 09:08:54
(HealthDay News) - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause symptoms during the night that can prevent a good night's sleep.

The National Sleep Foundation offers these suggestions to keep GERD symptoms calm at night:

  • Be careful of the foods you eat from late afternoon until bedtime. Try to avoid spicy foods, onions and chocolate.
  • Eat a larger meal at lunch, and have a small, light dinner.
  • Don't eat anything after two or three hours before you plan to go to bed.
  • Don't drink alcohol or smoke before bed.
  • Sleep on a pillow or two, with your head and shoulders elevated.
  • Try sleeping on your left side.


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