July 3, 2012
Vast is the spectrum of foods that can trigger digestive problems: spicy foods, chocolate, peppermint, citrus, tomato-based foods, mustard, chili, and raw onions are all thought to irritate the lining of the esophagus. But what’s the major dietary factor in causing reflux? “Eating large, fatty meals,” says Jeffrey Alexander, MD, head of the Esophageal Clinic […]
Tags: digestive problems, Dr. Jeffrey Alexander, Esophageal Clinic, heartburn, Prevention