Nutritional Pearl

Preventing GERD With Lifestyle Changes

  •  AUTHOR:

    Timothy S. Harlan, MD

     

    Your patient is a 36-year-old woman who was recently diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). At a recent appointment, she asks about lifestyle modifications that could help to lessen the frequency of her symptoms.

    How do you advise your patient?


    (Answer and discussion on next page)

     

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