Symptoms, diagnosis, control and treatment of GERD are presented by the American Gastroenterological Association.Some ways to control heartburn are given.
- Avoid lying down right after eating and within two to three hours of bedtime.
- Elevate the head of the bed four to six inches.
- Lose weight if overweight.
- Stop smoking.
- Avoid eating large meals. Instead, eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- Avoid:
- Chocolate
- Coffee and alcohol
- Fried and fatty foods
- Mint products (i.e., peppermint, spearmint)
- Carbonated beverages, and citrus fruits or juices
- Tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard and vinegar
- Aspirin and most pain medicines (other than acetaminophen).
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