I was just diagnosed with acid reflux, and I have a few questions?!
Question: I was just diagnosed with acid reflux, and I have a few questions.?
I know I should have talked to my doctor about it this afternoon, but I was so rushed for time. Anyways he got my started on Priolsac (sp.?), but I'm looking for ways to relieve the pain I'm having now. Any tricks on how I should sleep/what I should eat.? I've been taking hot baths like crazy, but there's so many I can take-my water bill will be off the charts ;)
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Answers:
Avoid fatty, fried & greasy foods; caffeine; carbonated drinks; chocolate; onions; garlic; tomato sauce & mint.
Avoid alcohol.
Eat smaller more frequent meals.
Don't smoke.
Don't lie down shortly after eating.
Certain meds such as sedatives, tranquilizers & calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure can make reflux worse.
Lift head of your bed about 6-9 inches.
Loosen belt or pants when eating.
Don't bend down or stoop for long.
Maintain healthy weight.
I have never heard of taking hot baths for acid reflux.
The Prilosec should help.
Google: mayo clinic>>diseases>>GERD
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Avoid alcohol.
Eat smaller more frequent meals.
Don't smoke.
Don't lie down shortly after eating.
Certain meds such as sedatives, tranquilizers & calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure can make reflux worse.
Lift head of your bed about 6-9 inches.
Loosen belt or pants when eating.
Don't bend down or stoop for long.
Maintain healthy weight.
I have never heard of taking hot baths for acid reflux.
The Prilosec should help.
Google: mayo clinic>>diseases>>GERD
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Try to stay away from acidic foods and drinks - oranges, orange juice, etc
also, things with carbonation - sprite, mountain dew, etc
and greasy foods - anything fast food or mexican foods
It's basically your diet that you need to work on. It will make a huge difference. There's a lot on the internet, just look around.Health Question & Answer
also, things with carbonation - sprite, mountain dew, etc
and greasy foods - anything fast food or mexican foods
It's basically your diet that you need to work on. It will make a huge difference. There's a lot on the internet, just look around.Health Question & Answer