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Principles of suitable diet:
Lower fibre and connective tissue
Little or no condiments or spices except salt in small quantities
No highly acidic foods
Foods simply prepared.
Consider:
Eating smaller, more frequent meals
Avoiding irritating (spicy, acidic or fried) foods
Avoiding or cutting down on alcohol and excess coffee
Managing stress
Soft in consistency
Eat at regular intervals Frequent small meals interspersed with anti acid therapy
are the main treatment.
Don?t go to sleep for at least 2hrs after meals.
Avoid foods with excessive acids like lemon, pine apples and oranges (citrus
fruits).
Prefer white to red meat. Avoid fatty meat
Honey can help if can be tolerated.
Take plenty of water.
Eat slowly and chew the food well
Cut down on or quit smoking
Avoid foods or drinks that cause discomfort
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