• Curb your diet: avoid high fat and sugar content foods
• Eat smaller meals: more frequently if necessary
• Avoid eating late in the evening
• Exercise regularly
• Reduce the stress in your life by balancing work with pleasurable pursuits
• Avoid alcohol and smoking, both habits intensify the symptoms
Act early to control your acid reflux disease and consult your physician regularly.
Some sufferers must eventually have a surgery known as the Nissen Fundoplication Procedure due to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter valve. The weakened state of the valve causes food and acid to surge up the esophagus during even minor activities, such as walking. This condition can cause damage that can be irreversible.
Additional information about acid reflux disease can be obtained from your doctor and by visiting the links to this page.
