Doctors Warn: Your Sleeping Position May Affect Acid Reflux Symptoms

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Pay Attention to Your Personal Trigger Foods

Certain foods and drinks can aggravate reflux in some people.

Common examples include:

  • Fatty or fried foods
  • Spicy foods
  • Chocolate
  • Coffee and other caffeinated drinks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Citrus products
  • Alcohol
  • Tomato-based foods

But there is no universal list that works for everyone. A food that causes symptoms for one person may not bother another.

Keeping track of what you eat and when symptoms appear can help you identify your own triggers.

Small Changes Can Make a Difference

If nighttime reflux is bothering