I've been having a lot of trouble with acidity every night around midnight, right at 24 am. It's been so hard for me to get any sleep after it happens. I always thought I was eating a normal and balanced diet, so I'm puzzled why this keeps happening. Do you have any advice on how I can stop this acidity or maybe some solutions for getting rid of it completely?

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Dr Chandra P

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To alleviate midnight acidity (2-4 am) and promote permanent relief, try these measures: avoid lying down after dinner, elevate the head of your bed by 6-8 inches, eat a light dinner, avoid trigger foods (citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate, spicy or fatty foods), incorporate alkaline-rich foods (ginger, cucumber, melons), stay hydrated, manage stress through relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation, deep breathing), and consider natural antacids like aloe vera juice, coconut water, or ginger tea before bed.

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