Smart Tips to Avoid Acid Reflux

Some foods may cause or exacerbate symptoms of acid reflux. If your abdomen is sore, ached, nauseous after you eat, "bubble in the throat" or other common symptoms of reflux, you should avoid or restrict certain foods and drinks. Sometimes, severe acid burns may need a gastroenterologist to treat you with the appropriate process.

Food That Should Be Avoided

• Fatty or fried food

• Acidic food, including citrus or tomato sauce

• Mint

• Sugar

• Onions and garlic

• Caffeinated drinks

• Fatty or fried foods

Apart from avoiding these foods, you can also take some of the precautions. If acid reflux problems are severe, you need to talk to a gastroenterologist without delay.

How to Control Acid Reflux?

Lose Weight

Even a few extra pounds can trigger and cause reflux in your abdomen. The maintenance of a healthy weight has many benefits, including reducing signs of acid reflux.

Keep It Loose

If you wear tight clothes, the symptoms can get worse. Loose clothing is best if you suffer from reflux.

Don't Drink Carbonated Drinks

They're making you burp that sends acid into the brain. Instead of sparkling water and carbonated drinks, drink flat water.

Avoid Heavy Meals

The more food in your stomach, the greater the chances of acid reflux symptoms. Eat smaller meal if you can. Reduce the risk by eating six smaller meals a day and not three big meals.

Do Not Sleep Right After Dinner

Once you stand or even sit, gravity alone helps to keep acid in your belly. Eat three hours before sleep. No lunchtime nap or late suppers or snacks at half-night.

Stop exercising

Do not exercise excessively for a few hours after eating, do not run too fast. An ‘after-dinner walk’ is good, but a harder activity may send acid to the esophagus and you may face problems in digesting your food.

Keep Your Head High

Ideally, your head should be 6-8 centimeters above your pillow. Sleep on a tilt. You can do this using the "extra-high" bed lifts on your legs to raise your bed head. Consider using wedge support for your upper body if your sleeping partner objects to this move. Don't try piling the pillows to make a wedge. It will not help you equally.

However, acid reflux can lead to a lot of problems if not treated beforehand. Therefore, it is wise to look for a gastroenterologist from Digestive Disease Inc.

**Disclaimer: This blog content does not offer a doctor's advice and creates no relationship between any patient and care provider.