As we eat, food or liquid goes from the food pipe (oesophagus) to the stomach through the junction at the lower end of the oesophagus and the stomach. This junction is the lower oesophageal sphincter. This sphincter normally remain closed to prevent the back flow of stomach content into the oesophagus. Due to some reason, if this sphincter becomes relaxed or weak, it may not function properly and allow the content of the stomach and acid to flow back to the oesophagus, causing irritation of the oesophagus and symptoms, such as heartburn, acidity, sour or bitter taste, chest pain etc. If these symptoms continue it causes gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Next Steps
Changes in lifestyle and the changes in dietary and eating habits help in controlling GERD.
1) Avoid foods which trigger GERD
Avoid very spicy, or fatty food.
Avoid onion garlic, coffee, and chocolate.
2) Avoid other triggers:
Alcohol
Smoking
3) Change eating habits
Eat small meals regularly.
Eat food slowly and chew properly.
Eat food 2-3 hours before you sleep.
Avoid lying down immediately after having meals.
Avoid late-night meals.
Take proper sleep for 7 hours.
Health Tips
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