Yes elevating the head of your bed does help to avoid gastric reflux when it is combined with proper dietary measures and medications. Approximately an elevation of 45 degrees or 1 feet distance from the bed would help.
- Besides avoid smoking, alcohol, fatty or oily foods, peppermint and chocolates.
- Lose weight if you are above your ideal body weight.
- Avoid sleeping immediately after a meal. Instead take your main meals 2-3 hours before your sleeping time to avoid a gastric reflux.
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