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Adjustable BedsPublished on Tue 5th May 2015
Acid reflux may be common, but this fact doesn’t make the condition any less unpleasant. Caused by stomach acid coming back up the oesophagus and into the mouth, it is often associated with heartburn, which is a burning chest pain that occurs after eating.
So how do you prevent acid reflux, and what we want to know is: are adjustable beds good for acid reflux?
Of course, it’s one thing knowing what’s causing your acid reflux and heartburn and another actually tackling these issues. Luckily, there are some simple steps you can take that might help you to control the symptoms.
As well as paying attention to the way you sleep, there are other self care techniques that may benefit you. For example, if you’re overweight, getting in shape could reduce your symptoms. This is because it will lessen the pressure on your stomach, making it less likely that acid will leak out.
On a related point, try eating smaller, more frequent meals and make sure you have your evening meal three or four hours before you go to bed. Also, bear in mind that alcohol, coffee, chocolate and fatty or spicy foods can trigger the symptoms of GORD. With that in mind, removing these products, or at least cutting back on them, may have a beneficial effect.
Meanwhile, if you smoke, now could be the time to quit. Smoking is known to irritate the digestive system and it can make GORD worse.
If you find that despite following advice like this, you can’t control your acid reflux, your doctor might recommend that you take medication.
Possible treatments include antacids (which neutralise the effects of stomach acid) and drugs that are designed to reduce the amount of acid that the stomach produces. In cases where medication fails, surgery may be recommended.
The important thing is that you don’t simply put up with GORD. By seeking medical advice and making simple changes to your routine and lifestyle, you should succeed in getting the symptoms under control.
Doctors usually recommend a step-by-step approach to treating acid reflux (GORD), and this is where adjustable beds can prove useful.
Acid reflux and heartburn can be especially problematic at night, but simply changing your sleeping position could address the problems. By raising the head of your bed by around 20cm, you might be able to improve your acid reflux symptoms.
However, bear in mind that health professionals warn against using extra pillows to elevate your upper body because this can increase pressure on your abdomen and actually make GORD worse.
A much better approach is to use an adjustable bed for acid reflux. This way, you can alter your sleeping position at the mere click of a button.
The Contour AV Bed I purchased from Adjustamatic has helped me dramatically.
Being disabled has meant I have often struggled with finding a comfortable bed – having to rely heavily on cushions and pillows to provide me comfort and support.
With the Contour AV Bed, I am able to get in and out of the bed easily as well as finding the best position that provides me the most comfort.”
Mr Holland, from Sterchford
If you think one of our adjustable beds could help you to control your symptoms, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly and professional team to find out more.
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