However, a 2021 study found that spicy foods were the primary trigger of acid reflux and GERD symptoms. Of the 85 people surveyed, 62% identified spicy foods as their main trigger of acid reflux.
Several things can trigger acid reflux or a GERD episode, including some eating habits (like having dinner very late at night) or eating certain foods (like spicy, acidic, or fatty foods).
Fortunately, there are ways to help relieve heartburn caused by chemo, both with changes in diet and eating habits and with over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription heartburn medications. Chronic acid ...