There are a range of measures you can take to avoid indigestion. Below are some suggestions that may help you.
Lifestyle
Avoid wearing clothes that are tight around the stomach area
Sleep with the top of your bed raised or propped up with pillows so they are not lying flat
Take regular exercise to keep your digestive system working efficiently, reducing the risk of indigestion
Try to lose weight if you are overweight. Losing weight will reduce pressure on your stomach which may cause less stomach acid to be pushed back up into your oesophagus
Avoid smoking - visit smokefree.nhs.uk for advice to help you stop smoking
Diet
Eat small meals regularly throughout the day instead of three large meals
Avoid eating less than three hours before bedtime
Eat slowly
Avoid or keep fatty or spicy food to a minimum
Avoid or keep coffee, chocolate, tomatoes, alcohol, acidic fruit juices and vinegar consumption to a minimum
