I HAV chronic acid reflux, and have problems after I eat even a little spice? What should I do? I had acid refulx in last 6 months. When he started, I eneded in the hospital and then I was tested for ulcer. Nothing was found. However, I can taste acid in my mouth every morning I wake up. If this is not an ulcer what should I do? How do I treat?
I had the same thing growing up as a child and it always made me sick that I was under no duress when I woke up every morning and vomit. I know it's not funny ... the doctor gave me Prilosec (spelling?) and it helped a lot. You should go see a doctor and get an upper and lower GI done to see what happens.
You'll feel better!
Keep head of bed elevated. Or with large pillows or bricks under the legs to the headboard. Avoid eating at least two hours before bedtime. Do not eat while slumped in a chair. stand up straight when eating or drinking. chew food well. Eat lightly.
To find out what causes acid reflux, you need to understand what triggers your acid reflux, everyone is different and what may be a trigger of your attacks can not touch someone else.
Some known triggers of acid reflux:
All types of citrus fruits and juices, to avoid all together
Caffeine is a trigger called, coffee and soda
The heavy fatty foods are difficult for the body to digest and are more likely to reflux.
Alcohol and cigarettes can also weaken the muscles in the throat esophagus leading to acid reflux.
Eat more small meals throughout the 6-8 days of meals throughout the day instead of 1 or 2 large meals.
Do not eat large meals before going to bed.
And raising the bed or pillow will help
Posted on March 15, 2010.