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!
