Tips to relief Gastroesophageal Reflux symptoms
To reduce the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, the specialists make the following recommendations:
- Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases intra-abdominal pressure and hurts.
- Stop smoking. The snuff relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter.
- Do not wear clothes that you press the abdomen. Avoid tight belt.
- If possible avoid heavy lifting and avoid prolonged trunk flexion.
- Have small, frequent meals and avoid abundant.
- Limit consumption of fatty foods, chocolate, peppermint, coffee, tea, carbonated drinks (especially colas) and alcohol. All cause relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter.
- Limit consumption of tomatoes, citrus (fruit juices). They provide acid that can irritate the esophagus.
- Eat foods rich in fiber, especially if you are prone to constipation.
- Dine two or three hours before bedtime and avoid lying down after meals.
- Raise the head of your bed about 15-20 cm by placing wooden blocks under the legs of the header, to allow gravity to keep stomach contents inside. The use of pillows does not usually yield good results.
Many people get better by following the above recommendations. Antacids are sold in pharmacies without a prescription can be useful for occasional symptoms. If your symptoms continue or are frequent, you should consult your doctor. A visual examination of the esophagus, known as endoscopy, may be necessary. Often the test shows that the lining inside the esophagus is inflamed and irritated by stomach acid. This problem known as esophagitis usually requires medical treatment.
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