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Reflux Disease (GERD) (cont.)

Prevention

The best and safest way to prevent reflux disease from occurring is to change the things that cause reflux.

Maintain a healthy body weight.
Avoid large meals and eating within 3 hours of bedtime.
Limit fatty or greasy foods, chocolate, caffeine, and other irritating foods.
Avoid alcohol.
Stop smoking.
Maintain good posture, especially while seated.
Avoid working out, bending, or stooping on a full stomach.

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GERD - Proton Pump Inhibitors

The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:

Heartburn symptoms caused by GERD are usually relieved by drugs called proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Nexium, Zegerid); however, proton pump inhibitors sometimes do not work well. If your symptoms were not relieved by treatment with proton pump inhibitors, can you please describe your GERD symptoms that did not improve? If you have other treatments that have been effective, please comment on those.

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