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19 October 2004

Are there certain foods that make GORD symptoms worse?

Absolutely. Topping this list are foods that have a high fat content or are very spicy.

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Absolutely. Topping this list are foods that have a high fat content or are very spicy. All foods increase the acid in the stomach, but these foods increase the acid levels even more, thereby increasing the chances of reflux significantly. Very large meals also increase the chances of reflux occurring.

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