Lifestyle and dietary changes may be the first intervention to help treat acid reflux. These may include:
* avoiding certain foods and liquids
* making efforts to maintain a moderate weight
* quitting smoking, if you smoke
* waiting 2–3 hours after eating to lie down
If lifestyle strategies don't work, a doctor may prescribe medications such as:
* proton pump inhibitors
* antacids
* H2 receptor blockers
If these don't help treat GERD, you may need surgery.