GERD(Gastr Esophageal Reflux Disease)

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED HEARTBURN TWO OR MORE TIMES IN A WEEK???

Consult your Docror today immediatly

As you might have GERD(gastro esophageal reflux disease)...

What is GERD

Gerd is a chronic GI disorder in which there is reflux of food from stomach to esophagus

symptoms of GERD

-Chronic heartburn

-Regurgitation

-Belching

-Dysphagia

DO'S

-Drink plenty of water

-Eat smaller meals

-Raise the head of your bed

-Sleep on your left side

-Moderate,low impact exercises

-Reduce weight

-Eat slowly

DONT'S

-Eating within 3 hours of bedtime

-Eating large meals

-Wearing clothing that is around the abdominal area

-Smoking

-Heavy exercises

-Exercise with two hours of eating

-Stress

FOOD TO PREFFER

-Bananas & melons

-Broccoli

-Potatoes and sweet potatoes

-High fiber and low fat diet

-Oatmeal

-Whole grain breads

-Egg whites

FOOD TO AVOID

-Alcohol

-Hot sauses and barbecue sauses

-Citrus fruits and carbohydrate drinks

-Fatty meals

-Fried and spicy foods

-Chocolates

-Mints