How To Prevent Gerd?
- 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
Heartburn prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Information To prevent heartburn, avoid foods and beverages that may trigger your symptoms. These include alcohol, caffeine, carbonated... Read more »
Acid Reflux Prevention, Acid Reflux Diets
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
GERD Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle Treatment and PreventionPeople with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. Some suggestions are:Avoid or reduce... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, GERD
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the... Read more »
Acid Reflux Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesAnyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down... Read more »
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