Ask a Gastroenterologist: “What Eating Habits Will Help My Heartburn?”

Having heartburn can be an uncomfortable experience. Changing what and how you eat may help prevent episodes of heartburn. In this video, learn dietary tips to reduce the frequency of acid reflux, according to Aditya Sreenivasan, MD, Gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

If your heartburn is frequent and/or you can’t control it with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications, talk to your primary care physician or a gastroenterologist.

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