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Acidity
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When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity or APD.
The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. Normally, there are some protective mechanisms against the acid, in the stomach and proximal intestine. But an imbalance between the protective mechanisms and the level of acid secretion can cause acidity.
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[edit] Causes and triggers for acidity
- Sometimes, a heavy meal or increase in intra-abdominal pressure such as while straining or lifting weights, can bring about this reflux.
- Excess acid secretion can also cause acidity and ulcers, when the normal protective lining of the stomach and duodenum (the part of the intestine that joins the stomach), is damaged. The resulting ulcer is called gastric ulcer if it is in the stomach and duodenal ulcer if it is in the duodenum.
- Stress
- In a condition known as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, a large amount of acid is secreted because of stimulation by tumours located in the pancreas or duodenum
[edit] Symptoms
- Acidic eructation and a burning sensation in the chest.
- Loss of hunger or false appetite, nausea, vomiting, weakness and irritation.
- Aggravated pain on an empty stomach or immediately after a meal.
- Pain and tenderness in the upper area of the abdomen.
- History of preference for spicy, fried foods, tea, coffee and alcohol.
- Haemorrhage might be seen in chronic cases.
[edit] Home remedies for acidity
- The fresh juice extracted from aloe vera is an excellent remedy. Take 20-30 ml twice a day, preferably on an empty stomach.
- Take approximately 30 ml of the juice of a white pumpkin with some coconut milk and mishri, twice or thrice a day.
- Take the juice extracted from Amla on an empty stomach in the morning.
- Take fresh pomegranate juice in moderate quantities twice a day.
- Try taking an infusion prepared with coriander seeds with some mishri added to it.
- Take 3-5 grams of of powdered mulathee, along with cow's milk. This is a good cure for acidity and also heals stomach ulcers.
- Coconut is beneficial in curing hyperacidity and its associated symptoms like gastritis, excessive thirst and heartburn. Take coconut water twice or thrice a day for a few days.
- Add a few drops of ginger and lemon juice to a glass of warm water and add a teaspoon of honey and drink this twice daily.
