{"id":2775,"date":"2023-09-29T20:10:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T00:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/?p=2775"},"modified":"2023-09-29T20:10:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T00:10:17","slug":"can-gerd-affect-your-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spartanburgent.com\/can-gerd-affect-your-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Can GERD Affect Your Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acids rise to the esophagus, also known as acid reflux. While many people occasionally experience acid reflux<\/a>, GERD is more chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over time, GERD can damage the esophagus, pharynx or respiratory tract<\/a>. Common symptoms of GERD include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Issues with sleeping is a common occurrence with GERD. One study analyzing the health surveys from 1984-1986 and 1995-1997 in Norway studied the association between GERD and sleep problems of 65,333 participants (approximately 70% of the adult population of Norway). The study revealed a strong connection between GERD and sleep problems,<\/a> including insomnia, sleeplessness and problems falling asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sleep is essential to maintaining good physical and mental health. If GERD is interrupting your sleep and making that afternoon latte at Spill the Beans a necessity rather than a fun addition to your day, take a look at our options for managing your symptoms and improving your night\u2019s rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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