Avoid large and late meals– Lying down with a full stomach may increase the risk of acid reflux. By eating three or more hours before bedtime, reflux may be reduced. In addition, eating smaller meals may prevent the stomach from becoming overdistended, which can cause acid reflux. ...
Key considerations were the short-term safety and efficacy of PPIs, and the extent of the risk to the sufferer, owing to the treatment not being controlled by a physician. Main outcome measures A consensus-based treatment algorithm for the OTC management of gastroesophageal reflux disease and ...
the prevalence of GERD has been increasing since the end of the 1990s. The reasons for the increase in the prevalence of GERD may be due to increases
In this example, five individuals with a history of chronic acid reflux (their full medical history was not provided as to a specific diagnosis of GORD unless stated), were provided with a food manufactured as per the example stated. A review of their experience after beginning treatment using...
Long-term outcome of medical and surgical therapies for GERD: Effects on GERD symptoms and signs. Gastroenterology 2000;118(Suppl 2):A193.Spechler SJ, Lee E, Ahnen DJ et al. Long-term outcome of medical and surgical therapies for GERD: Effects on GERD symptoms and signs. Gastroenterology ...