India, Aug. 19 -- Do you experience nighttime acidity, such as a sudden sour taste in your mouth or heaviness in your stomach? A spicy or heavy dinner is often blamed for this discomfort. But sometimes, your sleeping position may also worsen acidity. We asked a specialist which sleeping posture may trigger acid reflux and what changes can help ease the discomfort.ALSO READ: Why does your stomach hurt after eating? Gastroenterologist reveals 9 possible causes

Dr Lorance Peter, director of gastroenterology and hepatology at Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru, confirmed to HT Lifestyle that the way you sleep can influence your digestion and worsen nighttime acidity.

"The position of your sleeping influences how easily stomach acid travels bac...