Should You Lay Down with Indigestion?

Lying down after eating may cause indigestion due to the rise of stomach acid. If you have GERD, you should avoid lying down for 3 hours following meals.

Does lying down make indigestion worse?

When you lie down and your head hits the pillow, the acid from your stomach rises up into your esophagus, tickles your throat, and burns your chest. Lying down makes reflux worse, so heartburn tends to be at its meanest at bedtime.

How should I sleep with indigestion?

Don't sleep on your right side. For some reason, this seems to prompt relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter — the tight ring of muscle connecting the stomach and esophagus that normally defends against reflux. Do sleep on your left side. This is the position that has been found to best reduce acid reflux.