Antacids: Neutralize the stomach acids.

Aluminium hydroxide . Magnesium hydroxide . Calcium carbonate

H-2 receptor blockers: Histamine 2 receptor antagonist reduces the acid production.

Famotidine . Cimetidine . Nizatidine . Ranitidine

Laparoscopy: Inserting surgical instruments in abdomen through small incisions and wrapping the upper region of the stomach.

Open surgery: Stomach is manually wrapped around the lower part of the esophagus.

Endoluminal fundoplication: Endoscope is inserted through the mouth and small clips are placed at the end of the food pipe to prevent reflux.

Treatments (medications, procedure, etc.) and effectiveness reported by people on Patientslikeme.

Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

Eat small, frequent meals, keep head elevated, quit alcohol and smoking, exercise regularly and massage the abdomen.

Foods to eat:

• Avoid foods that trigger Heartburn, such as chocolate, onions, spicy foods, citrus fruits and tomato-based foods
• Avoid alcohol
• Eat at least two to three hours before bedtime

Foods to avoid:

• NA

Gastroenterologist

Specializes in the digestive system and its disorders.