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  What is an acid reflux pillow? An acid reflux pillow is a wedge-shaped pillow that can put your body at a 30-degree angle. It holds up your head and torso, so you are sleeping at an elevation, says Dr. Irene Sonu, MD, a clinical associate professor of medicine in gastroenterology and hepatology at Stanford Medicine. When laying flat, it is easier for acid to go back up since gravity is no longer keeping it down in your stomach, especially if your core is loose or weak. “Sleeping at an elevation with the help of a wedge pillow will allow gravity to work in your favor so that less acid from your stomach can reflux up into your esophagus,” says Dr. Sonu. Meet the experts: Leila Kia, MD, is an associate professor of medicine in gastroenterology and hepatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, with a special focus on esophageal disorders and clinical gastroenterology. Irene Sonu, MD, is a clinical associate professor of medicine in gastroenterology & hepatolo...

  Typical symptoms include heartburn   regurgitation, or the sensation that stomach contents or liquid are coming up into your chest and mouth; and chest pain not related to the heart, says Leila Kia, MD, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of gastroenterology and hematology at Northwestern Medicine. Luckily, there are ways to help minimize your symptoms, like investing in an acid reflux pillow. Sure, there are other lifestyle changes you can make to help (more on that in a moment), but these pillows can be a serious game-changer for mitigating discomfort. Contoured Bed Wedge Support Pillow with Bamboo Cover This is another ideal option for side sleepers, as it comes with a contoured design for additional support. It also comes with an easy-to-clean bamboo cover and gel-infused foam for a cooling feel too.