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6 min readStomach Care
Acidity and GERD often worsen with meal timing, portion size and trigger foods. Diet changes work best when they are practical for Indian meals.
Key Takeaways
- Late dinner
- Fried snacks
- Very spicy meals
- Tea or coffee excess
- Lying down soon after food
Common triggers
Triggers vary, but some habits commonly worsen reflux.
- Late dinner
- Fried snacks
- Very spicy meals
- Tea or coffee excess
- Lying down soon after food
Meal habits that help
Eat smaller dinners, keep a gap before sleep, walk after meals, avoid overeating and reduce tobacco or alcohol.
What to eat
Home-cooked balanced meals with controlled oil, adequate protein and non-trigger vegetables are often better tolerated.
When diet is not enough
Persistent symptoms, difficulty swallowing, black stool, vomiting, anemia or weight loss need medical evaluation.