Question

The key dietary advice given for patients with gastro esophageal reflux disease is:
1. High fiber diet with lot of fluids
2. To take high carbohydrate diet
3. To avoid protein and calcium
4. To avoid caffeine, tobacco, beer, milk and carbonated beverages
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : To avoid caffeine, tobacco, beer, milk and carbonated beverages

Concept:-

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in which stomach contents backflow to the esophagus which can irritate the lining of the esophagus.
• Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) weakens or relaxes. This allows the contents of the stomach to flow into the esophagus.

Foods that can treat acid reflux-

• Green vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, leafy greens, peas, cucumbers, and Brussels sprouts are known to prevent and reduce acid reflux. 
• High-fiber foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grains prevent and reduce acid reflux.
• Lean Protein- Many high-protein foods are also high in fat, and this can cause acid reflux and heartburn in people suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
• Oatmeal, whole grain bread, rice, and couscous. These are all good sources of healthy complex carbohydrates.

Key dietary advice given for patients are:

• To avoid caffeine, tobacco, beer, milk, and carbonated beverages because all these foods and drinks are much more likely to cause acid reflux.
• Hard stomach acids can also damage the lining of the esophagus.