Question 1

is unsalted and unbuttered popcorn good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Irrelevant: Popcorn is neither good nor bad for acid reflux. If you are overweight, losing weight would be helpful.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

is popcorn bad for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Only when greasy: It would be the fat in popcorn which worsens reflux and not the popcorn per se unless you are eating buckets of them at a time. Smaller meals usually work better.

Question 3

is it alright to eat popcorn with acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how made: (acid reflux is a common cause of feeling of heartburn.)  if air popped & eaten in moderation, popcorn likely won't cause problems.  If buttered, cheesy, or cooked in oil, more likely to increase acid reflux. Everyone is different; if it seems to worsen heartburn or acid brash, avoid it. Avoid:fatty/greasy/oily foods, cheese, peppermint, chocolate, alcohol, tomatoes, caffeine, citrus, overeating.

Question 4

does eating popcorn bad if you have acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: No this is not a particularly bad food for acid reflux.

Question 5

is it safe to have popcorn during acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

More or less: Individuals may find that any food might aggravate the irritation of reflux, so this is something you sort out yourself.Popcorn does not by its nature aggravate reflux, as would caffeine, acidic drinks, etc.

Question 6

is famotidine good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It should help. If it does not you can try a PPI- proton pump inhibitor, ie omeprazole, lansoprazole. Hope it helps.

Question 7

are oranges leave tea good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: Teas and acidic drinks if you have acid reflux.

Question 8

is zantac (ranitidine) 75 good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Zantac (ranitidine) and GERD: Hi

yes, if it works. But, please do not continue using this drug if your symptoms persist or worsen.

The goal is to be wise about diet and exercise and weight and the types of calories you consume so that you do not have gerd at your young age that persists month after month.

Cigarrettes, chocolate, red wine and caffeine can  all make gerd worse.

Question 9

what other meds are good for acid reflux besides omeprazole ?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump inhibito: Omeprazole belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Other options include pantoprazole &amp; lansoprazole among others (http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/proton-pump-inhibitors.html). A step down in strength are H2 blockers (http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/h2-antagonists.html). Basic start is calcium carbonate such as Tums &amp; Rolaids. Of course, try lifestyle options 1st. http://goo.gl/s1Ukdf

Question 10

is lipton decaf green tea from the tea bags at walmart good for acid reflux with ice? can you get same health benefits from using lipton tea bags?

Accepted Answer

DGL is used to: help with acid reflux and is safe.  It is a licorice product found in health food stores.  If you take licorice that is not DGL, over time it can raise your blood pressure.  Please consult w/your doc.  Peace and good health. Decaf is often made using chemicals that are not good for you.

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