Patient was educated on relief measures and lifestyle modifications for management of gastroesophageal reflux disease as follows:
- Avoid smoking
- Smoking increases the production of acid and can contribute towards episodes of GERD.
- Avoiding smoking can help prevent episodes of GERD.
- Compliance with medications
- Observing compliance with any antacids, H-2 blockers, and proton pump inhibitors prescribed can contribute towards avoiding episodes of GERD.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Alcohol compromises the function of lower esophageal sphincter in preventing attacks of GERD.
- Maintaining moderation with alcohol consumption can help preventing acute exacerbation of GERD episodes.
