What’s the best way to avoid heartburn?

The answer is...moderation.

Board certified surgeons Benjamin Bryant, MD and Amitabh Goel, MD recommend that you eat smaller meal portions. Don’t smoke. And avoid heartburn “triggers” like fried or fatty foods, onions, chocolate and alcohol.

Be aware that frequent heartburn may indicate a more serious condition like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you believe you may be suffering from GERD, we urge you to ask University Hospitals’ experts about it.

Call the Surgical Department at two convenient locations in Ashtabula County:

• In Conneaut: 440.599.7640
• In Geneva: 440.415.0115