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What are some of the non-drug treatments for heartburn?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The non drug treatments for Heartburn include:: Avoiding caffeine, Lose weight, Low Fat Diet, Stopping alcohol, Lifestyle changes, Anti reflux surgery, Fundoplication, Weight loss surgery.

Answered 5/27/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Heartburn options: Elevate head of bed, avoid tight clothes that cinch the abdomen, avoid meals late at night, wait at least 3 hrs after a meal to lie down, eat smaller meals, maintain a healthy body weight, avoid smoking, avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, caffeine & carbonated beverages. Try acupuncture, hypnosis, ginger tea, relaxation exercises. See if specific foods are triggers such as chocolate, corn, fried foods,

Answered 5/30/2017

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