How can I prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms?
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Dr. Linda Lee of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:There are several lifestyle changes that can help reduce acid reflux (which causes GERD).
For example:
- Stop smoking
- Lose weight
- Change your diet: cut down on fatty, fried, and acidic foods (including anything with tomato sauce), as well as acidic beverages like coffee and orange juice
- Eat smaller portions
- Don't lie down too soon after eating
- Elevate the head of your bed (setting a couple of phone books beneath the mattress is one way)
There are several lifestyle changes that can help reduce acid reflux (which causes GERD). For example: Stop smoking Lose weight Change your diet: cut down on fatty, fried, and acidic foods (including anything with tomato sauce), as well as... More -
Dr. Robin Miller answered:Gastroesophageal reflux is painful, but often preventable. Dr. Robin Miller talks in this video about the simple ways to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of reflux.
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Gastroesophageal reflux is painful, but often preventable. Dr. Robin Miller talks in this video about the simple ways to reduce the uncomfortable symptoms of reflux. More -
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms sometimes disappear if dietary or lifestyle excesses that cause the symptoms are reduced or eliminated. Avoiding these items may reduce your discomfort:
- coffee
- citrus drinks
- tomato-based products
- carbonated beverages
- chocolate
- peppermint
- fatty or spicy foods
- eating within three hours of bedtime
- smoking
- excess alcohol consumption
- excess weight gain preventing gastroesophageal reflux disease, how to prevent gerd disease, preventing reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms sometimes disappear if dietary or lifestyle excesses that cause the symptoms are reduced or eliminated. Avoiding these items may reduce your discomfort: coffee citrus drinks tomato-based... More -
Nadine Pazder answered:For many people, simple lifestyle changes can be successful in reducing or eliminating symptoms: stop eating/drinking 3 hours before going to bed and raise the head of your bed so you are not lying flat; decrease fat intake at meals; stop smoking; lose excess weight; avoid foods that may irritate the esophagus such as citrus, tomato products or others according to individual tolerance; eat small, dry meals with fluids taken between meals to limit abdominal distention. In addition, try to avoid ingestion of substances that increase stomach acid secretion such as caffeine, aspirin, chocolate, alcohol, black pepper, red pepper.
If these suggestions are not helpful it may be time to schedule a visit with your primary care provider for an evaluation.
For many people, simple lifestyle changes can be successful in reducing or eliminating symptoms: stop eating/drinking 3 hours before going to bed and raise the head of your bed so you are not lying flat; decrease fat intake at meals; stop smoking;... More -
You can prevent GERD by avoiding spicy foods, fatty or fried foods, foods high in acidity like tomato sauce or orange juice, chocolate, coffee, and onions. GERD can also be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, stopping smoking, avoiding alcohol, and elevating the head of the bed 6-8 inches while sleeping.You can prevent GERD by avoiding spicy foods, fatty or fried foods, foods high in acidity like tomato sauce or orange juice, chocolate, coffee, and onions. GERD can also be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, stopping smoking,... More
