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What is acidity?
The food we eat goes into our stomach through the oesophagus. The gastric glands in your stomach create acid, which is necessary to digest the food. When the gastric glands create more acid than needed for the digestion process, you tend to feel a burning sensation below the breastbone. This condition is commonly called acidity.
Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a condition that is characterised by heartburn that is felt around the lower chest area. It is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. The most common acid reflux symptom is a burning sensation in the chest, and pain. While most people suffer in pain, they do not realise that poor lifestyle choices are the main reason behind acidity.
When acidity symptoms occur more than twice a week, your doctor may diagnose you with Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Chronic acidity may lead to serious risks that include:
Oesophagus damage: Oesophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. When acid moves back up and enters the oesophagus, it sets the stage for esophageal ulcers, oesophagitis, esophageal strictures, and Barrett’s Oesophagus.
Increased risk of oesophagus cancer, which is more likely if you have a history of the condition in the family.
Acid reflux can wear down the enamel of your teeth and lead to cavities.
Acidity symptoms
Acidity symptoms differ from one person to another. Most things that contribute to gas also lead to acidity meaning, gas and acidity symptoms are almost similar. While the most common acid reflux symptoms are chest pain and burning sensation below the breastbone, there are other symptoms that are uncommon. Acidity symptoms include the following:
Burning sensation and pain in the stomach
Burning sensation and pain in the throat
Difficulty swallowing or the sensation of food being stuck in your throat
Frequent burping or hiccups for no apparent reason
Burning sensation and pain in the chest
Regurgitation: Prolonged sour taste in the mouth or bitter-tasting acid that backs up into your throat and mouth
Post-meal heaviness
Nausea
Constipation
Indigestion
Bad breath
Restlessness
Acidity treatment
When you visit your healthcare provider, your symptoms are considered to determine whether you have acidity or whether it is a possible complication of some other problem. Based on your condition and the depth of the acid reflux problem,
You will be prescribed an antacid that contains aluminium, calcium or magnesium.
Your doctor may also suggest the use of histamine blocking agents (H2 receptor blockers) such as cimetidine, nizatidine, ranitidine, and famotidine
If the condition is severe, proton pump inhibitors may be prescribed
If the condition is extremely severe, your doctor may suggest Vagotomy surgery that helps to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.
Your healthcare provider may be able to suggest certain do’s and don’ts based on your health, which will help you control acidity.
Home remedies for acidity
Acidity is a common problem that most of us face at least once in our life. Most of us prefer home remedies over medications. Some of the home remedies for acid reflux include the following.
Coconut water: This tasty treat is known to soothe your stomach and the digestive system. Take at least two glasses a day.
Watermelon juice: It is great to counter acidity. You can take a glass of watermelon juice with breakfast.
Fresh lime juice that is taken at least an hour before lunch helps to reduce the uneasiness caused by acidity.
A glass of buttermilk after a spicy meal helps reduce the uneasiness as buttermilk contains lactic acid that normalises acidity in the stomach
You can either munch on a few basil leaves, or boil them in water and drink it frequently to reduce acid reflux. You can also do this with mint leaves.
Drink a glass of lukewarm water after every meal
Include banana, cucumber and yoghurt in your diet. They are known to give instant relief from acidity.
Surprisingly, sucking on a piece of clove when you have acidity helps to reduce the symptoms.
Ginger aids in digestion. Use ginger in your cooking or boil it in a glass of water, reduce to half glass and consume the water.
Cumin is a great remedy for acidity. Munch on some cumin or boil a teaspoon of cumin in a glass of water. Boil until the water is reduced to half. Drink it on an empty stomach.
Try chewing gum! As unbelievable as it may sound, chewing gum generates saliva that helps to move the food through the oesophagus.
Take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water every morning on an empty stomach.
Drink at least two litres of water every day.
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