Helpful Tools
A symptom diary helps to make the most of the time you have with
your doctor. Enter symptoms into the diary starting one to two weeks before you
see the doctor. Write down what you felt in the diary. An example is, “I had a
burning sensation halfway down my chest.” Another example is, “I had difficulty
swallowing.” Note how long the feeling lasted. Write about what you were doing
that might have brought on the discomfort. If the discomfort seemed to be
related to something you ate, write that down too. Keeping track of how your
heartburn symptoms affect your life will help you and your doctor decide if
your treatment is working.
Heartburn can be caused by ordinary foods most of us eat every day. But limiting
these food triggers from your diet doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious
meals! Remember to eat small meals… portion control is key. Here you can find
recipes for flavorful dishes that limit ingredients known to trigger heartburn.
We hope you will savor these flavors!
Use this tool to help your doctor determine whether you have acid reflux
disease, also known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).This
tool may help you and your doctor find appropriate treatment.
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