Treatments for LPR and GERD
Several lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms of both GERD and LPR as both conditions are quite similar. Your doctor will tell you what and when to eat to reduce the risk. This would include reducing the consumption of foods high in acid and fat or spicy foods. You may also need to stop smoking, avoid alcohol and caffeine, as well as lose weight. Some OTC medications can help, such as H2 receptor blockers, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors. In more serious cases, surgery may be the last option to improve the strength of the esophageal sphincter. [10]
