Diseases that cause heartburn in the middle of the night are mostly considered to be reflux esophagitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastroenteritis, etc., which can be intervened by means of medication and dietary modifications.
1. Reflux esophagitis: It is recommended that the patient sleeps with the head side of the bed slightly elevated, so that there is a certain gradient between the esophagus and the stomach, and can also be considered for treatment with drugs such as mosapride citrate and omeprazole.
2. Gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer: proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor blockers, such as omeprazole and ranitidine, can be used to inhibit the secretion of gastric acid; together with the use of mucosal protective agents, such as colloidal bismuth pectin and aluminum thioglycollate and other drugs, to protect the gastric mucosa and esophageal mucosa, to achieve the purpose of controlling the symptoms and treating the disease.
It is recommended to pay attention to daily life, ensure adequate sleep, appropriate exercise to enhance the body’s immunity, etc., avoid spicy, stimulating, cold food in the diet, to light and easy to digest food such as rice porridge, eggs, apples and so on.
The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a professional physician. If you have heartburn in the middle of the night and there is no medication around, you can dilute or neutralize the stomach acid by drinking more water or a small amount of soda, if the symptoms are not relieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional physician for treatment as soon as possible.