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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ajay Gade MD[2]]
Overview
Effective primary preventive measures for esophagitis include weight loss, having head elevated while sleeping, and avoidance of certain foods that can trigger inflammation of esophagus.
Primary Prevention
Effective primary preventive measures for esophagitis include:
- Weight loss
- Having head elevated while sleeping
- Avoidance of following foods
- Coffee
- Alcohol
- Excessive amounts of vitamin C supplements
- Foods high in fats
- Smoking
- Eating shortly before bedtime
- Large meals
- Chocolate and peppermint.
- Acidic foods, such as oranges and tomatoes.
- Cruciferous vegetables such as: onions, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, brussel sprouts
- Milk and milk-based products