Handouts
GERD lifestyle measures
Daily habits that reduce reflux symptoms.
Last reviewed 2026-01-04|gi | lifestyle | patient
How to use this handout
Share guidance on meal timing, trigger foods, and head-of-bed elevation. Review medication use and follow-up timing as needed.
Return precautions (patient script)
Suggested plain-language wording for safety-net counseling:
If symptoms get worse, new warning signs appear, or you cannot follow the plan from this visit, seek urgent care now.
- Use with the specific red flags listed on this page.
- Confirm follow-up timing and where to go after-hours.
- Document that return precautions were reviewed and understood.
Source and licensing
Original handout created for DrSonia. Lifestyle measures informed by Canadian Digestive Health Foundation resources.