Swallowing with GERD and Esophageal Dysmotility
1. "Graze" or eat smaller amounts more often.
2. Choose soft moist foods.
3. Maintain upright position during meals.
4. Avoid eating 2-3 hours before lying down.
5. Avoid/limit foods likely to increase reflux sysmtoms.
- Hot spicy food
- Citrus juices (orange, grapefruit)
- Tomato products
- Onions
- Caffeninated or decaffeninated coffee or soda
- Chocolate
- Greasy, fried foods
- Peppermint and spearment
6. Consider sleeping at an incline (6 inches)
7. Avoid tight clothing at the waist, belts, panty hose.
8. Continue reflux medication as indicated by your doctor.
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Last Updated: 07/22/2011
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