Gastric acid reflux in the middle of the night is most commonly seen in improper diet, reflux esophagitis, duodenal ulcer and other diseases, which need to be treated through dietary adjustments and other general treatments, medications such as omeprazole, thioglycollate and other medications, surgical treatments and so on.
1. Improper diet: Some people will eat a lot of acidic fruits before going to bed, which will stimulate the secretion of stomach acid, and the symptom of acid reflux will occur in the middle of the night while sleeping. It is recommended to avoid eating as much as possible before going to bed, as well as acidic foods, such as lemons, citrus and so on. Also avoid overeating, as well as high-fat and sweet foods.
2. Reflux esophagitis: caused by the weakening of the anti-reflux defense mechanism of the esophagus, acid reflux occurs in the middle of the night, accompanied by heartburn and other discomforts. Ranitidine, cimetidine and other drugs are commonly used to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid, and when the effect of acid suppression is not good, drugs such as mosapride can be chosen to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Usually pay attention to do not eat before going to bed, avoid bending over, holding heavy and other actions.
3. Duodenal ulcer: long-term eating too acidic or stimulating foods, such as chili peppers, promote gastric acid secretion, reduce the mucosal defense mechanism, induced ulcer, appear in the middle of the night sleep acid reflux, fasting pain and other discomforts. You can choose omeprazole, lansoprazole and other drugs for treatment, together with aluminum sulfate and other drugs to protect the gastric mucosa. When conservative treatment is ineffective, timely surgical treatment.
There may be other reasons for acid reflux in the middle of the night, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.