Management of Gastrointestinal Involvement in Scleroderma

cation is an important initial step and includes the avoidance of (1) aggravating foods, (2) eating more than 3 h before bed, and (3) avoidance of alcohol and smoking tobacco products [22, 23]. Elevating the head of the bed at night by 6 in. with a wedge pillow or cinder blocks may also help alleviate symptoms. ................
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