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.
A hiatal hernia can increase the risk of GERD, as the stomach’s upper part pushes into the chest cavity, hindering proper food passage and diaphragm pressure on the esophagus, which can lead to ...
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