What should GERD patients pay attention to in their daily lives?

The onset of GERD has a lot to do with poor lifestyle habits. A healthy and reasonable lifestyle is the basis on which the disease can be controlled. You must pay attention to the following aspects in your life while receiving treatment: 1. Quit smoking. 2.Avoid foods that aggravate acid reflux, such as coffee, chocolate, mint, excessive alcohol consumption, etc. 3.Avoid overeating and try to keep 8 minutes full. Do not lie down too early after a meal, it is recommended to lie down after 2-3 hours after the meal. 4, lose weight, weight loss can reduce the pressure in the abdominal cavity and reduce acid reflux. 5, avoid wearing tight clothes, too tight clothes can increase the pressure of the stomach, prompting acid reflux. 6.If you are taking anti-allergy drugs, aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, please contact your specialist to see if you can stop or change your medication, because patients taking these drugs are prone to GERD. 7.Keep a happy and relaxed mood and know how to give yourself a break. Psychological factors not only aggravate GERD, but are also an important cause of many common diseases.