Six Tips to Avoid Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Are you suffering from heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Experts believe that unlike other medical conditions, the symptoms of GERD are entirely preventable. If you do not take necessary steps on time, then the reflux of stomach acid can damage the esophageal lining, and in more worse cases it can lead to throat cancer. You can prevent it from growing just with simple lifestyle changes. The changes in lifestyle differ from person to person, for instance, drinking a cup of coffee can be fine for one patient while for others it can be symptomatic.

The following are the top ways to avoid GERD from happening:

 

1.       Lose Weight- Dr. Vaezi says, obesity is the leading cause of obesity. It is because the extra body fat pressurizes the abdomen which in turn leads to reversal of gastric juices into the esophagus. If you are overweight/obese, then lose weight and if you are in normal weight slab, then try not to gain weight.

2.       Avoid Reflux Causing Foods- If you are at risk of acid reflux disease, then avoid:

a.       Fatty foods

b.       Chocolates

c.       Mint

d.       Spicy foods

e.       Onions

f.        Coffee or any caffeinated beverage

g.       Acidic foods like tomatoes

h.       Carbonated drinks

3.       Eat Small Meals- Eat less in this case because a heavy stomach pressurizes the LES causing the reflux and GERD to develop.

4.       Don't Lie Down After Eating- Experts suggest that we should lie down only after three hours of a meal because gravity helps acid reflux from developing. When you lie just after the meal, you put gravity out of the equation, and you form a way for the stomach acid to flow into the esophagus.

5.       Elevate Your Bed- If you raise your bed six to eight inches above the normal level, then gravity will help you to keep gastric acid down in the stomach. Don't use extra pillows to raise your head up because it won't pay the advantage you are striving for.

              

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

If you are looking for acid reflux treatment in San Antonio, then the experienced doctors of Digestive and Liver Disease Center of San Antonio PLLC can help. Their doctors are proficient in diagnosing and treating liver and digestive diseases with the most advanced methods available. For more details book an appointment now!