Plan meals around symptoms
Finish meals at least three hours before lying down. Try smaller meals and reduce your own reliable triggers.
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If reflux troubles you at night, finish eating at least three hours before lying down. Smaller meals may feel more comfortable. Notice whether particular foods or drinks reliably trigger symptoms, then reduce those items. There is no need to remove every commonly listed trigger automatically.
Reduce pressure and nighttime reflux
Weight management, stopping smoking and raising the upper body at night may reduce reflux. Avoid tight waist clothing.
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If you have excess weight, a supported weight-management plan may improve reflux. Stopping smoking also helps. For nighttime symptoms, raising the head of the bed or using a wedge that supports the upper body can help. Avoid tight clothing that puts pressure around the waist.
Use medicines with a clear plan
Use medicines with a clear plan. Regular reliance on pharmacy remedies needs review.
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Different medicines offer short-term relief or reduce acid production to control symptoms and heal inflammation. Your clinician or pharmacist can explain which option fits and how to take it. If you regularly need pharmacy remedies, arrange a review rather than repeatedly extending self-treatment.