HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Which side should i sleep on to have better health, please advise. thanks!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Left side: I'm unsure of the science but some medical paper I read some time ago stated that removal of brain metabolic waste, which takes place during sleep, is more efficient when we sleep on the left side. Try it.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/14/2019

191 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have had back pain off and on for about a year. I just left it, thinking it would be okay but it hasn't. The pain comes from middle of spine. I wonder if it's because I sleep always on my side? or could it be the pillow? Any suggestions? Thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello, Friend home with cath w/leg bag following surgery. Uncomfortable sleeping on back. How to sleep on side w/o compromising cath flow. thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, im taking lorazepam to sleep and espiride for anxiety but im constantly feeling listless, down and tired can this be the side effects?Thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've had really bad pains in my stomach for the past 3 days, my right hand side is hurting also. I cannot sleep because of the pain. Any ideas? Thanks

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I take nasal spray lying down before sleep then i sleep on my left side can nasal spray block the ear canal/eustachian tube thanks?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can sleeping on your side make a diffrence on your sleep and health?
Does sleeping late and waking late harms the liver? or harms the health other wise?..,thanks
It's good for ur health to take vitamins and suplements every day? I'm a flight attendant and don't sleep, eat properly every day! thanks
Can sleeping on your side make pisiformis syndrome worse or even cause it? Thanks for taking the time to answer!
Is it normal to have one nostril (the side I sleep on) blocked every morning when I wake up?Thanks

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.