Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day instead of three big ones to help manage GERD symptoms. Avoid eating acidic and high-fat foods that increase stomach acid production and can worsen GERD.
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when chronic, occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation commonly called heartburn.
Digestive symptoms, like bloating, gas and stomach upset, can be disruptive to daily life. For some of us, those symptoms are linked to a medical condition, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ...