esophagus has a particular anatomical arrangement.
When you lie on your left side, the stomach’s contents tend to sit below the junction between the stomach and esophagus. This positioning may reduce the opportunity for stomach acid to flow upward.
Research generally finds that left-side sleeping can reduce nighttime acid exposure in the esophagus and help reflux clear more quickly.
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Right-side sleeping may make it easier for stomach contents to approach the esophageal opening, depending on your anatomy and the amount of stomach contents present.
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