What Is GERD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Sleepless Nights
While the symptoms of GERD are often quite mild, they can still be uncomfortable enough to cause sleepless nights for the patient. What’s more is that it can get worse as the patient lies down and their esophagus becomes horizontal. Some patients might find it more comfortable if they try and use pillows to make themselves as upright as possible.
Sleepless nights are going to be a problem in some cases. Consecutive sleepless nights will make it hard for the patient to operate properly, potentially giving them problems at work and in their social lives. Medication is available that can help people sleep, but such drugs should always be used with care.
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