What should the patient pay attention to in reflux disease?

WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD BE ATTENTION TO IN REFLUX DISEASE

Instead of overeating at one meal, choose frequent and small meals.

Avoid hot food.

Eat slowly, chew well.

Reduce fluid intake while eating, drink fluid between meals.

Do not lie down immediately after a meal.

Do not bend over after a meal.

Avoid late meals, go to bed 3-4 hours after your meal.

Avoid tight clothing. (belt, corset, tight pants, etc.).

15 cm of the head of the bed. elevating it prevents reflux while sleeping.

Quit smoking. Smoking weakens the lower esophageal muscles.

Avoid chewing gum. Because the amount of air swallowed increases, which leads to gas and reflux.

If you are overweight, lose weight. Obesity increases reflux.

Fatty foods, (oil, chocolate, creamy foods, full-fat milk, etc.)

Deep-fried foods, (fastfood, etc.)

Tea, coffee, other caffeinated beverages , alcohol, carbonated drinks, soda

Mint. Spicy and spicy foods

Acidic foods (tomatoes, orange juice, lemons, etc.)

AVOID from foods containing broth and broth

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