My schedule recently changed, so I work later, and I get home and eat dinner later. I have been getting heartburn at night recently, and my wife says I have been coughing in bed. What should I do?
It sounds like you are correct that you have developed “heartburn.” These symptoms are related to acid refluxing back into your esophagus. Eating larger meals later in the evening can certainly be playing a significant role. The cough is also likely related; some people even experience chest pain from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the disease that frequently causes heartburn. Eating earlier in the night, and elevating your head in the bed at night can help. Some people will need medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) that decrease this acid and improve symptoms. You should see a gastroenterologist, a doctor that specializes in this stomach problem.
Expert:Â News Canada
To learn more about heartburn (GERD), watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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