Ways To Treat A Hernia

Avoid Foods That Trigger Heartburn Or Acid Reflux

Acid reflux and heartburn can negatively affect the lives of many hernia patients. For these patients, special diets can help them avoid foods that trigger heartburn or acid reflux. Studies have found certain foods double or triple an individual's risk of experiencing these painful symptoms. Peppermint tea, alcohol, citrus fruit (both juices and whole fruit), red meat, chocolate, caffeine, carbonated drinks, coffee, and tomatoes are all common triggers of heartburn patients may wish to avoid. To reduce heartburn episodes, patients can adopt a diet that includes low-fat dairy, vegetables, whole grains, and oats. Patients may wish to keep a food and symptom diary, writing down what they eat and any symptoms they experience after meals to discover which foods are most triggering for them.

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