If you’re referring to the viral “If you always sleep on your right side, you…” post, don’t assume the dramatic claim that follows is medically established. Sleeping on your right side is generally safe for most people, and there isn’t evidence that it causes a specific serious disease simply because you do it regularly.
What side-sleeping can affect
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Acid reflux: People with reflux often find left-side sleeping more favorable because right-side sleeping can worsen reflux symptoms in some people.
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Pregnancy: Later in pregnancy, side sleeping is generally encouraged; clinicians may provide individualized advice about positioning.
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Snoring/sleep apnea: Side sleeping can sometimes reduce airway obstruction compared with sleeping on the back, although it isn’t a treatment by itself.
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Shoulder or hip pain: Always sleeping on the same side can put pressure on that shoulder or hip and may cause discomfort.
For most people, the best sleeping position is the one that allows comfortable, uninterrupted sleep and doesn’t worsen a medical condition.
If you paste the rest of the “Read more” claim, I can fact-check exactly what it says.
