Your acid reflux treatment plan is based on your health and the severity of your condition. Peak Gastroenterology Associates providers might recommend: Weight loss: Losing weight if you’re overweight can reduce acid reflux. Your doctor helps you develop a healthy eating and exercise plan to reduce excess weight. Dietary changes: Eating certain foods can make acid reflux worse. Examples include spicy foods, greasy or fatty foods, onions, tomatoes, garlic, chocolate, alcohol, coffee, and tea. Making dietary changes can offer you symptom relief. Lifestyle changes: Additional lifestyle changes that can reduce acid reflux include not smoking, eating smaller meals, not eating right before bed, elevating the head of your bed, and not wearing tight clothing. Medications: Taking over-the-counter or prescription medications can help reduce acid reflux symptoms. Your gastroenterologist will let you know which medicine is right for you. Surgery: If you have severe acid reflux that occurs regularly, your provider might recommend surgery to tighten your lower esophageal sphincter and give you long-lasting symptom relief. Don’t live with the unpleasant symptoms of acid reflux when simple treatments are within reach at Peak Gastroenterology Associates. Schedule an appointment over the phone or online today. Acid reflux is troublesome and uncomfortable. At Peak Gastroenterology Associates, our specialists deliver top-tier, patient-focused care to patients throughout Denver, Colorado Springs, Lone Tree, and beyond.