Acid Reflux Mattress Wedge

The acid reflux mattress wedge is known to be beneficial in relieving reflux episodes at night. This device can be used to elevate the head as well as the legs to alleviate circulation problems. The acid reflux mattress wedge comes in different sizes depending on the preference of the user.

The acid reflux mattress wedge is designed to be multi-functional and is made from a material that supports the neck, head, shoulders or legs. Plus, it’s comfortable and helps keep your body properly aligned while you sleep. Mattress wedges are firmer and don’t slip like wedge pillows. As such, you don’t need to constantly adjust them to keep them in place.

This device works by keeping the head elevated, thereby preventing stomach contents from going up into the esophagus, causing episodes of reflux. When a person is lying in bed, this position eliminates the force of gravity that acts on the body when it is upright. As such, without a gravitational force acting on the stomach, the stomach is unable to keep its contents down and directed toward the small intestine, as it is supposed to.

The wedge is also useful for people who suffer from asthma, as well as reflux episodes. This is because the elevation of the head allows the patient to breathe more easily, unlike ordinary pillows where the head can easily sink. This is especially beneficial considering the recent links between reflux and asthma. The mattress wedge also helps relieve obstructive sleep apnea, or sleeping difficulties, because it helps keep the soft tissue in the back of your throat open.