THE‘summer and the heat they can cause a worsening of Symptoms of gastroesophageal refluxa pathology that affects up to 20% of the Italian population (11.5 million people). Here you are Ten tips Professor Adolfo Renziexpert in procortology, obesity surgery and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
1. Keep the weight under control
To keep reflux at bay, the first thing to do is to lose any extra pounds: excessive weight increases the pressure on the abdomen.
2. Prepare “friends” foods
Include in its own diet pasta and rice seasoned lightly, cooked vegetables, non -acidic fruit, toasted bread, rusks, unalteced crackers.
3. Recognize and limit their “enemies” foods
Some foods such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, chocolate, mint, alcohol, coffee, can increase acidity.
4. Don’t lie down immediately after eating
It is better to wait between two and three hours before lying down after eating, in order to prevent reflux.
5. Sleeping with multiple cushions
If the reflux affects above all at night, raise the upper part of the mattress or sleep on multiple cushions. It can help prevent disorder.
6. Keep hydrated
It is important to drink a lot of water to encourage digestion and balance stomach acids, especially in summer when dehydration can increase acidity.
7. Avoid binged: better small frequent meals
Check slowly and make 5 or light meals per day, instead of making two or three abundant, helps the stomach to work better, reducing the risk of acidity.
8. Limit the consumption of alcohol and carbonated drinks
Gassate drinks and alcohol can increase pressure in the stomach and worsen acid reflux.
9. Avoid too tight clothes and choose fresh ones
Clothes that tighten too much in life can increase abdominal pressure, favoring reflux. Better to wear light and breathable clothes.
10. If necessary, contact the doctor
In case of severe or chronic reflux, drugs can alleviate symptoms, but must be taken under medical supervision. In some cases the only solution is surgery.
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