Home  Esophagitis Living with esophagitis
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Living with esophagitis If you have symptoms that you think may be due to reflux esophagitis you should consult your doctor, who can confirm the diagnosis and provide you with a treatment plan. Avoiding factors that make acid reflux worse may help reduce the symptoms of reflux esophagitis but is not an alternative to treatment. You may find it useful to keep a diary of your symptoms and the food you eat, so that you can see which foods affect you.
Avoid eating too close to bedtime. Try to leave at least 2–3 hours after a meal, before you go to bed.
Avoid lying down after meals.
Eat small regular meals.
If you are overweight, try to lose weight.
Do not wear tight clothing which may increase the pressure on you stomach.
Raising the head of your bed by 4–6 inches (12-15 cm) may help reduce night-time heartburn.
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