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Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, one of these wedge supports may help. When elevating your head while reclining, gravity helps keep stomach contents where they belong--in your stomach.
Therapeutically designed to raise head and torso for comfortable support. . .or elevate legs for better circulation. Washable. 25½Wx7½Dx26"L.; tapers to ½" thick. Polyester/cotton zipper cover.
This wedge elevates the upper body and can be used to help ease acid reflux while sleeping. Sizes range from 7 inches to 12 inches high. Features include:
Can be used either vertically or horizontally
Comes with removable washable deluxe terry cloth or cotton cover