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Acidity

Acidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an inequity. More names for acidity are hyperacidity or
acid dyspepsia. Acid reflux or Acidity is one of the most normal diseases that cause heart burns in the
upper body.

Acidity can be a result of inappropriate dietary regimen or stress. It is a problem which when left
unattended to, results in peptic ulcer and other complications. It is quite a simple problem when it
begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken critically. It means the excess secretion of acid by
the gastric glands of the stomach.

The usual signs of heartburn are a burning sensation or pain in the stomach after one to four hours of
a meal. The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Acidity can be a
result of improper dietary regimen or stress

The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Some causes of acidity
include Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, citrus, tomato, peppermint, fried and fatty foods, over-
eating, stress, some medications, and being overweight. Acid Reflux Disease causes harms to the
esophagus as the acidic contents from the stomach, containing acids and pepsin, pushes back to the
esophagus since the sphincter develops into weak and can no-more prevent the contents from stomach
from gushing back in esophagus

Skipping meals, not eating on time, fried and spicy food, stress, anxiety, insomnia, obesity, pregnancy,
smoking, alcohol, and wearing tight clothes can give you hyperacidity and heartburn.

Acidity is a problem that occurs very commonly; so going in for allopathic medications every time
doesn't seem to be a very good thought. Some herbal remedies are very effective in the treatment and
prevention of acidity

Symptoms of Acidity
 Dyspepsia and heartburn
 Discomfort, burning sensation in the upper part of the gut area, especially after eating.
 Regurgitation of the gastric contents
 Loss of appetite
 Nausea, vomiting
 Feeling of sickness
 Flatulence accompanied by burping
 Constipation

Causes of Acidity
 Medical conditions, such as gastro esophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcers
 Hyperthyroidism - excessive secretion of the thyroid gland.
 Anxiety, anger and stress.
 Constipation, flatulence or intestinal gases.
 Artificial stimulants or the thought of nearing the food time can create acidity.
 Excessive intake of stimulants like tea, coffee etc.
 Excessive intake of fried foods, spicy or pungent food,
 As a side-effect of some drugs used for treating other illnesses
 Overeating along with bad food combinations. Overeating puts extra load on the stomach, liver,
kidneys.
 Eating too rapidly, therefore improper salivation of food.
 Excessive smoking, intake of alcohol
 Tendency to eat and drink together
 Insomnia
 Lack of exercise.
 Long gaps between meals leads to acidity, as it gives the acid in the stomach more time to act.

Home Remedies for Acidity


 Eat a cup of vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get rid of acidity. This is an easy Home
Remedy for Acidity.
 Raita prepared with fresh curd, grated cucumber, fresh coriander, tomato is a sure shot remedy in
aiding digestion, and helps eliminate acidity.
 Mint: Fresh mint juice taken every day or fresh mint leaves boiled in a cup of water and sipped
slowly after meals also helps to keep the stomach acids at bay
 Mint juice before meals keeps acidity at bay. This is another good Home Remedy for Acidity.
 Chewing 5-6 basil (tulsi ) leaves relieves flatulence and acidity.
 Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity

 A piece of jaggery or gur after lunch and dinner prevents acidity


 A very simple remedy for acidity is thin butter-milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder
 One of the common Home Remedies for Acidity - Onion (pyaz): The juice of onions is an excellent
remedy for acidity.
 Habitual eating habits and a healthy diet can prevent acidity
 Drink plenty of water (at least 6 to 8 glasses per day) and other fluids to maintain the acid balance in
the stomach
 A sherbet made with kokum and jeera gives relief from acidity.
 Lemon rind can also be eaten to prevent heartburn
 A glass of cold milk provides instant relief. This is an effective Home Remedy for Acidity.
 Eat almonds to give relief to symptoms of acidity
 Chew a few holy basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief
 Bananas, watermelon and cucumber have protective action against the acidity and heart burn
 Lemon: Juice of one lemon mixed in half glass of water and ½ teaspoon sugar if consumed before
meals helps to relieve acidity
 When suffering from acidity, drink five to eight glass of coconut water a day. This is another effective
Home Remedy for Acidity.

Some Foods to Avoid for Heartburn


There are many foods that are commonly known to cause acid in the stomach and heartburn. These are
citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods such as pork chops, deep fried meat, or potatoes, aerated cold drinks,
coffee, hot milk and so on. These are just some of the foods one should avoid for heartburn as
consuming any of these in excess can cause acute discomfort.

However, not all the items named above react in the same way on everyone. People have different
reactions to different stimulants and hence, one will need to carefully watch and identify which foods
cause the greatest harm. Once you have a list, eliminate those foods from your diet to the extent
possible. For example if you find that hot milk causes acute heartburn, then either stop having it
altogether, or have it at room temperature or ice cold.
Similarly, with fatty foods - either totally stop having them or have a Tums right before or after the meal
which will neutralize the excess acid formed in the stomach.

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