Augusta University Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Georgia
What are the first dietary recommendations out of a gastroenterologist’s mouth after they diagnose a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease? Usually, a low-residue diet is prescribed to help manage symptoms. But what does “low residue” really mean, and how does it help the patient? Is the science outdated? Have no fear, the dietitian is here—or at least a phone call or page away.