Foods To Heal Gerd List
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
There are a lot of things you can do to prevent the symptoms of GERD. Some simple lifestyle changes include:
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Elevate the head of your bed at least six inches. If possible, put wooden blocks under the legs at the head of the bed or use a solid foam wedge under the head portion of the mattress. Simply using extra pillows may not help.
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Certain foods cause the esophageal sphincter to relax for an hour or more during their digestion. Avoid these foods, ...
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From Our Sources
FDA Approves Nexium For Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Adoles...
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Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods may not help GERD symptoms
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WebGerd.com offers advice on foods to choose--and avoid
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Heartburn or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Source: Breastcancer.org
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