What Causes GERD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Certain Drinks
If GERD is a problem for you then you might need to avoid drinking certain drinks as well as foods. The wrong types can cause symptoms that are just as bad, or even worse. For example, caffeine can irritate the stomach lining and this can result in digestive juices passing through the esophageal sphincter.
Thus, caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee should be avoided by some people. Alcoholic drinks are also a problem for some people, while different types of alcoholic beverage can cause different levels of symptoms than others. As with food, keeping a diary of which drinks you consume can help you identify which ones are problematic for you.
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