Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods may not help GERD symptoms

(Reuters) UPDATED 2006-05-09

Restrictive diets that exclude coffee, spicy foods, chocolate, and other foods may not reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), doctors at Stanford have found. Researchers suggest that medication may be more helpful for some GERD sufferers than dietary changes. Read full story >

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Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods may not help GERD symptoms

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