Medical treatment begins with behavior modification.
Changing one's diet may help to control the frequency and severity of some of these attacks. Spicy foods, caffeine, coffee, alcohol, chocolate and peppermint should all be avoided. Weight loss may also help as well as decreasing the amount of food that you eat at each meal. After eating one should allow 2-3 hours for digestion prior to attempting to sleep. Raising the head of the bed 6-8 inches or placing a wedge under one's mattress may help to prevent the onset of symptoms.