Eat smaller meals
Avoid lying down for 2 to 3 hours after eating
Elevate the head of your bed
Lose excess weight if needed
Avoid trigger foods such as spicy foods, fatty foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and citrus
Stop smoking
Wear loose-fitting clothing
Eat slowly and chew food well
Avoid late-night meals
Drink water instead of carbonated drinks
Limit large portions
Manage stress
Try over-the-counter antacids
Try over-the-counter H2 blockers
Try over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors
See a doctor if symptoms are frequent, severe, or persistent
Seek urgent care for chest pain, trouble swallowing, vomiting blood, or black stools