Believe it or not, certain medications can exacerbate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Certain medications can relax the LES which can actually interfere with the digestive process or even irritate the
esophagus.
Eat Smaller Meals
When you overpack your stomach, you put pressure on the LES, making it relax which can trigger GERD. Eating smaller meals is better for your body all around and can certainly help if you frequently suffer from acid reflux or
GERD.
Avoid GERD Triggers
There are certain foods that are known to trigger acid reflux and GERD, and it is best to avoid these if you are chronically dealing with reflux. Some of the foods to steer clear from include chocolate, spicy foods, mint, onions,
caffeine, citrus and other acidic foods.
Did you know that GERD and acid reflux can significantly impair your quality of sleep, and may even be the cause of serious sleep disorders such as sleep
apnea?
As it turns out, 80% of people diagnosed with GERD report having worse symptoms at night, and many of them even wake up due to their symptoms.
