7 Diet Tips That Can Help Manage Crohn's Symptoms And Side Effects

Everyone has individual triggers, but watching what you eat can help ease and ward off flare-ups. Diet doesn’t cause Crohn’s disease—doctors don’t actually know the culprit behind the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—but what you eat (or don’t eat) can majorly impact how your body deals with it. That’s because Crohn’s affects the gastrointestinal tract, the part of the body that digests food, absorbs energy and nutrients, and expels waste.

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What's the Link Between Acid Reflux and Kidney Disease?

Acid reflux is what happens sometimes after having certain foods or drinks – especially after indulging in greasy, fatty or spicy foods. Stomach acid goes up toward the esophagus, which is the tube in your digestive system connecting the throat and stomach. If you have acid reflux, you'll feel a burning sensation in your chest. That unpleasant burning sensation may feel worse at night, when you're lying down. Acid reflux also can cause a bitter taste in your mouth.

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