How To Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Elevate The Head Of Your Bed

This treatment does not help all the symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis, but it can be useful for dealing with the acid reflux many individuals experience. When you elevate the head of your bed, you end up slightly lifting your esophagus at an angle. This helps to keep the contents of the stomach from flowing back into the esophagus. It also takes a little pressure off the esophagus, so you are less likely to experience chest discomfort. Actually elevating the head of your bed can require a little work. You need to get something sturdy, like a block of wood, that is flat and wide. Experts recommend individuals elevate the two legs at the head of the bed by at least six inches for maximum efficiency. If you do not want to place the whole bed at an incline, try a wedge pillow or foam support. This is a triangular shaped device that fits under the mattress and places just the top part at an angle.

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