Heartburn FAQs (cont.)

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Medical Author:

Kathryn L Hale, MS, PA-C

Coauthor:

Vincent W Yang, MD, PhD

Medical Editor:

Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB

Medical Editor:

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD

Medical Editor:

BS Anand, MD

Why do I always get heartburn at night?

Heartburn usually starts about 30-60 minutes after a meal. It can occur at any time of day or night, but the pain is usually worse when lying down, so you notice it more when you are lying on the sofa, in your recliner, or in bed. Bending over or straining to go to the bathroom also may make heartburn worse. At night, saliva is not produced and the movement of the esophagus (peristalsis) decreases.

Sometimes I get a sour taste in my mouth when I bend over--what is that?»

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