Why am I experiencing heartburn at night?

[SunnyCaliGirl]

[Massageman]

It could be "positional acid reflux".
As long as you remain upright, the reflux isn't a problem, since the reflux action has to overcome gravity to burp up the stomach contents.
Once you lie flat (as when you sleep at night), the reflexive action of the body has less gravity - if any- to overcome and the stomach contents (acid and all) easily burps up and hits the relatively unprotected bottom end of the esophagus ("heartburn"). Heartburn occurs as a result of food and acid leaking from the stomach up into the food pipe, or esophagus. Experiencing heartburn at night may mean that a person ate too soon before going to bed.

As a person swallows their food, it passes through the esophagus and into the stomach through a band of muscle called the esophageal sphincter. The esophageal sphincter acts as a valve to the stomach, keeping food from moving back into the esophagus.
Sometimes, the esophageal sphincter may fail to close completely, allowing acid and food to leak from the stomach up into the esophagus. When this occurs, it causes the burning sensation that people call heartburn.
Heartburn at night can occur as the person lies down to sleep or while they are sleeping (positional acid reflux).
When someone eats while either sitting or standing, the force of gravity helps keep acid and food inside the stomach during digestion, making symptoms less likely.
However, when the person lies down, their position can make it easier for the stomach contents to leak back up through the esophageal sphincter. ref Medical News Today

So, maybe try sleeping atop of a slanty pillow with the highest edge being where you place your head, putting your head in the highest position while recumbent for sleep, and minimizing the possibility for the reflux action.

I would suggest a visit to your doctor, seeing what he/she say about the situation.

Good luck.

[TommyMountainFigure]

That is what I call a definitive answer to an ambiguous question.

[Massageman]

@TommyMountainFigure Most likely. I just call em as I see's em. Running a close second would be GERD, which is more systemic rather than positional. She should see a medical doctor just to be sure.

[Iron_Man]

It’s from over eating and probably going right to sleep you have to get a lot of exercise in and drink a lot of water. What happened to your 7 mile walks in your backyard? You have to get back to that again and don’t forget about your Weight training workouts my friend what we always talked about you will be fine. 😊 👍

[SunnyCaliGirl]

Yes I do need to get back into mu walks

[Iron_Man]

What is MU walks?

[Iron_Man]

Thanks for most helpful Award 🥇 😊

[FunkyMonkee]

Possibly from something you drank. I noticed that, a number of times, if I drank a glass of water within a few hours after I ate something and then went to bed, I'd get acid reflux not long after going to sleep. I think the water make the acid in your stomach float and, when you lay down, it slowly creeps up towards your mouth.
My neighbor say carbonated drinks do it to him so, he doesn't drink them, anymore.
If I feel I'm getting it, I'll take a couple Tums. (Spelled backwards, that's, Smut! And Dial soap spelled backwards is, Laid! What are they trying to tell us?)

[OlderAndWiser]

Probably GERD - Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease. There are dietary modifications you can make to minimize the symptoms or you can use a proton pump inhibitor such as Nexium or Prilosec to control the symptoms.

[AviatorTom]

There could be lots of reasons. One could be that you're eating greasy foods for dinner, or that you're eating too late, close to when you go to bed, so that your body doesn't have time to start digesting the food until you're lying in bed. If heartburn persists, see a doctor.

[TheMajesticKing777]

this might just be one of those patatoo moments where it's all bull and its much less serious than what Google says but I found this

[megabamse]

Carbonated drinks, coffee, red meats, can be any number of things. Make a food and drink log, pay attention to what you have eaten on nights/days you have heartburn

[TommyMountainFigure]

There are several possible reasons! The most innocuous one I've heard about lately is consuming cucumber before bed. I kid you not.

[rocksongwriter]

Try eating less acidic foods. Also try moving your last meal of the day earlier (if you usually eat dinner at 7 or 8pm, try eating it at 5 or 6 o'clock). Also, try making your last meal of the day smaller.

[bowenw]

Acid reflux. Tell your doctor about it. There are good medications that can help.

[Andres77]

Put something under the head of your mattress so you sleep with your head more elevated.
Try some Tums before bed.
Drink less coffee and none after 5 pm.
No spicy food after 5 pm.
Good luck. I know that sucks.

[Babygirl_S]

It could be anything ranging from indigestion to serious illness. Seek professional help if it's chronic and severe.

[TonyMetal___86]

Many things causes a heartburn, including acid reflux and you have to see if there are other symptoms going with the heartburn...

[SlangSlayer]

Weight
Diet

Lack of exercise

Lack of vitamin aka a deficiency

Cancer

[Selena1987]

Visit a heart specialist or even a general doctor specially if it continues

[exitseven]

You may have acid reflux which is when acid from your stomach flows into your esophagus. This usually happens when you are lying down,

[dustybiker]

Diet? Ask your doctor.

[SunnyCaliGirl]

Yes Im thinking that could be a strong possibility

[NYCQuestions1976]

It could be anything. What are you eating before bedtime?

[Ram-man]

Could be something you are eating. Or maybe you need to see a doctor could be something else causing high stomach acid

[RandomGuy1030]

You need calcium to shut the valve of your oesophagus...+ add salt to your food to increase the acidity of the stomach and kill the microbes off

[deshazoj2]

Because you ate something with red sauce or something spicy for dinner

[Daniela1982]

Stop eating all that spicy food before bedtime.

[Wise4myage]

Its got something to do with your diet.

[Pyrofox]

Eating spicy, sour or acidic foods too often.

[Ryfyle]

See a doctor and try to eat less acidic stuff.

[bulletbob555]

Laying down after eating can do it

[Bklynbadboy12]

Are you eating right before bed

[Whatthefluff]

Coffee? Pregnancy?

[helva]

To the doctor.