Ultimate Guide to
Acid Reflux Pillows

Everything you need to know about the benefits
of using an acid reflux pillow.

Ultimate Guide to Acid Reflux Pillows

Everything you need to know about the benefits of using an acid reflux pillow.

What is acid reflux?

Acid reflux (also known as heartburn) can be a real pain. Unfortunately it’s incredibly common with up to 25% of UK adults suffering regularly.

Symptoms are generally temporary but they’re still pretty unpleasant. They include a sour taste in your mouth and a burning sensation in the centre of your chest. Many people also report bad breath, a cough or hiccups that are hard to get rid of, a nauseous and/or bloated feeling, and a hoarse voice.

If acid reflux symptoms happen more than twice a week, you may have acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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What causes acid reflux and heartburn?

When you swallow food, it goes through a muscular valve at the entrance to your stomach called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Usually the LES closes quickly once food has gone through it. But if it doesn’t close quickly enough, or only partially closes, then stomach acid from your stomach can travel up into your esophagus, causing acid reflux.

There are quite a few things that can cause acid reflux to occur. They include:

Alcohol

Chocolate

Greasy Foods

Raw Onions

Garlic

Black Pepper

Spicy Foods

Peppermint

Tomatoes

Citrus Fruits

Alcohol

Chocolate

Fatty Foods

Raw Onions

Garlic

Black Pepper

Spicy Foods

Peppermint

Tomatoes

Citrus Fruits

Acid reflux in pregnancy

Pregnancy hormones can affect the LES valve, leading to heartburn even in women who’ve never had it before.

Later on in pregnancy, a woman’s growing uterus can press on the stomach which in turn makes acid reflux worse. Luckily, although acid reflux feels uncomfortable it isn’t doing you or the baby any harm. Occasionally, heartburn can be a sign of an underlying condition that needs further investigation. If symptoms are severe or very sudden, speak to your midwife or GP.

Acid reflux in pregnancy

Pregnancy hormones can affect the LES valve, leading to heartburn even in women who’ve never had it before.

Later on in pregnancy, a woman’s growing uterus can press on the stomach which in turn makes acid reflux worse. Luckily, although acid reflux feels uncomfortable it isn’t doing you or the baby any harm. Occasionally, heartburn can be a sign of an underlying condition that needs further investigation. If symptoms are severe or very sudden, speak to your midwife or GP.

How to get rid of acid reflux?

So what’s the best way to stop acid reflux in its tracks? Luckily there are a few things you can try.

The first is propping your head up by 10cm to 15cm when you go to bed. This can help stop the acid rising up so much into the esophagus, but make sure you’re still comfy enough to sleep.

Our Acid Reflux Wedge Pillow

is perfect for this, as it’s made from high density foam that supports your back, neck and head whilst also being super snuggly. It’s particularly perfect for those who like to sleep on their side or back and the soft, breathable polycotton cover is washable and hypoallergenic. Take a look at our Acid Reflux Wedge Pillow for more details.

Additionally, a number of acid reflux medications are available over the counter which you may wish to try too. They all work in a similar way, with big names including Rennies which come as chewable tablets, and Gaviscon which is a liquid. However we strongly recommend checking the label carefully and speaking with your GP before trying them.

Acid Reflux Wedge Pillow

112 Reviews
4.5/5

£44.99

The Kally Acid Reflux Wedge Pillow is specially designed to reduce symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

The angled wedge shape elevates the upper half of your body, using gravity to prevent uncomfortable symptoms of acid reflux which occur when acid leaks out of the stomach.

Wedge shape for head and torso support

High density foam offers firmer support

Soft breathable polyester cover

Firmness: 7/10 Medium – firm

Suitable for back and side sleepers

80cm (L) x
66cm (W) x 12cm (D) 1430g

Full length orthopaedic body pillow

Relieves pressure on muscles and joints

2 year
guarantee

Aligns your head, neck and spine

Cotton blend hypoallergenic cover

160cm x 30cm x 35cm 1.8kg
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Ways to use

Back Sleeper

Reduce acid reflux by laying with the wedge pillow under your back to elevate the torso. Position the thickest part of the pillow under the head for a gradual decline along the spine.

Side Sleeper

Position the pillow under your head and back to open the airways, reducing snoring and improving quality sleep.

Leg Raiser

Use the wedge pillow under your knees and legs to improve circulation. Position the thickest part under the knees and the gradual decline under your legs to feet.

What our customers say

I had problems with acid reflux and coughing during the night This has now stopped since using this pillow. The pillow is well made and the angle is not too high, it is comfortable to sleep on and is a good size and length. I still use a couple of soft pillows to put under my head.

Very pleased with purchase.

I wish I had bought this earlier, I'd been dragging my feet being a cheapskate and just folding normal pillows in half but I just wasn't getting enough good sleep. Finally bit the bullet and am now kicking myself i left it so long!

Thank you for a very prompt delivery of your life changing pillow. Having suffered from a chronic night time cough for 20 years. I was unaware that I was suffering from silent reflux until it was suggested by my doctor. My quality of sleep has improved 200% in the past week. Long may it continue.

I've had silent reflux for as long as I can remember which exacerbated into Barretts, which is pretty painful when it flares up. I used to sleep with three pillows including one V pillow to make sure my reflux stayed under control but always had chronic back pain with it even though I was seeking help with it regularly. The wedge has COMPLETELY changed this within 2 weeks of using it. My back pain has almost entirely gone, I'm sleeping better & I don't have to wake up wondering if I've fallen off my pillows! haha. Can't recommend it enough!

As someone who suffers from insomnia & acid reflux, this pillow wedge had transformed my life. Even though it is a gentle incline, it works brilliantly. I am sleeping much better, am very comfortable & I'm not coughing through the night with acid problems. Highly recommend.

Best purchase I have made for my acid reflux it’s comfortable and keeps me lying on my back perfect height and design

FAQs

Using a pillow should be fine and as long your head, neck and spine are in a neutral position then this should help prevent any neck pain.

The highest point is 12cm.

Yes, this pillow is more suited to back sleepers but could also be used by side sleepers

Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD, GORD, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux(LPR) and similar medical conditions

Yes, it can be used as a back support when sitting up in bed and placed at the bottom of the bed to raise and support your legs and feet.

Yes, spare covers are available to purchase here.

The pillow is designed to be placed on top of the mattress, although some customers have found success in placing it underneath the mattress..

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