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* Adopt a low-fat diet; avoid take-out food
* Avoid food known to worsen symptoms such as fried foods, chocolate and caffeine
* Reduce alcohol consumption
* Check with your doctor that your painkillers or antibiotics aren't causing irritation
* Avoid eating large meals; try to eat smaller amounts more frequently.
*Raise the head of your bed by 6 or7 inches and simple gravity will keep acid down
2 MEDICATIONS
Many prescription drugs are available and also a great many over-the-counter remedies.
*Antacids: mild symptoms of GERD can be eased by such medication as Riopan or Alka-Seltzer. They neutralize stomach acid but may carry such side effects as diarrhea.
