One commonly recommended position for nighttime reflux is sleeping on your left side.
The stomach sits toward the left side of the abdomen. When you lie on your left side, the position of the stomach and the connection between the stomach and esophagus may make it harder for stomach contents to move upward.
Research has found that left-side sleeping can reduce nighttime reflux for some people.
However, it isn’t a guaranteed solution for everyone. If a different position is more comfortable and you do not experience reflux in that position, there is no reason to force yourself to sleep differently.
What About Sleeping on Your Right Side?
For some people with reflux, sleeping on the right side may make nighttime symptoms more noticeable.
This does not mean that right-side sleeping is inherently unhealthy. Sleep position affects individuals differently, and many factors contribute to reflux.
The important point is to pay
