Avoid eating large or fatty meals, and any foods that aggravate your symptoms. Avoid eating within two hours of lying down or before going to bed. Lose weight if you are overweight. Limit alcohol consumption. Try an antacid when heartburn occurs.
Tablets are most convenient as they are easily carried.
Choose an antacid form and flavour that appeals to you. Only low or sodium-free antacids should be used by people who must limit their salt intake. In these circumstances you may have complications of reflux disease that need diagnosis and stronger treatment than self-help measures. You should see your G.P. if the self-help measures do not relieve your symptoms. Your doctor can check your self-diagnosis.