Top Ten Treatment Options For Acid Reflux Disease

Life style changes. Elevation of the body, particularly at night.

Eating habits. Smaller and earlier evening meals may reduce the amount of reflux.

Diet. Avoid chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, and caffeinated drinks. Try chewing gum.

Antacids remain a mainstay of treatment.

Histamine antagonists. These block the receptor for histamine and prevent histamine from stimulating acid-producing cells.

Proton Pump Inhibitors. Blocks the secretion of acid into the stomach that cause GERD.

Pro-motility drugs. Increase the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and strengthen the contractions of the esophagus

Foam barriers. Tablets that include a foaming agent. Creates a physical barrier.

Surgery. 80% of patients benefit from this approach to Acid Reflux.

Endoscopy. Stitching) the area of the lower esophageal sphincter, which tightens the sphincter.