What is acidity
Acidity is a condition where more acid is formed in stomach than normal. In this condition irritation happens in the stomach because of over eating or consuming wrong foods. During acidity, a person gets heartburn or experience the formation of gas inside the stomach.
Symptoms of Acidity
Any person suffering from acidity experiences a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Acidity also results in sour oral belching/secretion and a bitter taste inside the mouth. In acute cases of acidity, people suffers from vomiting and headache. The person constantly experiences upper abdominal pain. A lack of appetite and the heat is observed in body.
Causes of Acidity
Acidity can happen because of many reasons and most of the causes of acidity are related to the consumption. When fried, spicy and hot food is consumed, the result is acidity. Chocolates and sweets which are also known as rich fat foods cause acidity. When strong tea or coffee and excess of garlic and onions are eaten, they cause acidity. Persons who drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or consume drugs (in the form of medicine or addiction) also suffers from acidity. People who do not eat for long time duration or who skip their meals also experience acidity. Other than eating or drinking, acidity is also caused by stress-related conditions such as worry, anger and fear. There are some people who gets acidity when exposed to heat and sunlight.
Risk factors of Acidity
Acidity is not a simple condition related to what people consume. It has various risk factors associated with it. Acidity may lead to heartburn and obesity. Acidity with it brings the risk of esophagus cancer and the people who suffer from acidity because of smoking remains at the risk for GERD.
Complications of Acidity
Acidity can further bring serious complications like lower esophagus’s constriction and this may be the basis of esophagus cancer. Another complication which acidity can bring is the long-term chronic acid reflux disease similar to esophagitis. This disease may further create ulcers.
Diagnosis of Acidity
The acidity can be diagnosed with Barium test and X-ray test. With these tests, doctor gets the proper information about the problem. When the result of initial diagnosis comes positive, then another test follows. With this test, the acidity amount in the stomach is measured and the result of this second test helps the doctors to decide the exact treatment of the patient’s acidity condition.
Precautions and Prevention of Acidity
Whether it is any disease, any health disorder or any condition, precaution is always suggested. There is also an old saying that “precaution is better than cure” and this saying is absolutely true in case of Acidity. To prevent acidity, you can avoid eating foods which have high amount of fat. During the meals, try not to drink water. A diet that is healthy should always be preferred instead of unhealthy diet like snacks, etc. A healthy diet includes fresh vegetables and fruits, food and grains with high fiber. Instead of bigger meals prefer shorter meals and at regular time intervals.
Another thing you can do to keep acidity away is to remain away from stress. Do daily exercises, yoga, meditation, etc. and keep your mind healthy. All these activities help to reduce stress and less stress means less acidity. People who drink milk should drink cold milk and all the people who consume alcohol and chocolates should decrease the consumption.
Treatment of acidity
Homeopathic Treatment of Acidity
To treat acidity precisely, homeopathy is considered as the most natural and safest treatment. There are various homeopathic medicines which provides great relief. However, in homeopathy, the great relief comes from more experience and correct diagnosis. A good homeopathic doctor starts the treatment only after thoroughly examining the patient. Some commonly used homeopathic medicines to treat acidity are Kali Carbonicum, Carbo vegetabilis, Natrum phosphoricum, and Calcarea carbonica.
Acupressure and Acupuncture Treatment of Acidity
Acupressure is like when acupuncture is practiced without the use of needles. When pressure is applied on the acupoints advised by the ancient Chinese medicines, the successful treatment of specific areas and parts of body happens. This is a science according to which the meridian system’s energy (Qi, Yin and Yang) is aligned together and as a result of this alignment, the body heals itself. According to the theory of ancient Chinese medicine, the energy conduction’s internal pathways get connected with the help of acupoints. And this connection further accelerates the energy flow in the body.
Psychotherapy Treatment of Acidity
The psychotherapy treatment often helps a person to get rid of eating disorders. Some of the medicines like Fontex/Prozac are available and the inclusion of these medicines sometimes indicates that psychotherapy treatment of acidity will be successful.
Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of Allopathy
There are some allopathic medicines like diagene, gelusil, and solaced. These medicines provide instant relief to the problems caused by acidity.
Surgical Treatment of Acidity
There is a surgical treatment for acidity and it is known as Nissen Fundoplication. In this surgical procedure, stomach’s upper part is wrapped around LES. With this sphincter is strengthened and acid reflux is prevented. This results in repairing hiatal hernia. This procedure is usually done laparoscopically and some surgical methods such as Vagotomy are also used sometimes for controlling acid secretion.
Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Acidity
When it is about the dietary and herbal treatment of acidity, avoiding the intake of alcohol and coffee is helpful and you can also avoid foods which are hard or difficult to digest.
Other Treatment of Acidity
Acidity is not a condition whose treatments are hard to find. There are various methods to treat acidity and some of the common treatments are discussed in this article also. Beyond all the above discussed treatment, there is also one common herbal treatment of acidity and this herbal remedy is Mentha Piperita. From several years, people use it to treat indigestion, heartburn and nausea. This herbal remedy helps in relaxing the digestive tract and with the relaxed digestive tract, the bile and natural digestive juices flow normally. Thus, the person experiences healthy digestion.
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Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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Acidity is a condition where more acid is formed in stomach than normal. In this condition irritation happens in the stomach because of over eating or consuming wrong foods. During acidity, a person gets heartburn or experience the formation of gas inside the stomach.
Symptoms of Acidity
Any person suffering from acidity experiences a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Acidity also results in sour oral belching/secretion and a bitter taste inside the mouth. In acute cases of acidity, people suffers from vomiting and headache. The person constantly experiences upper abdominal pain. A lack of appetite and the heat is observed in body.
Causes of Acidity
Acidity can happen because of many reasons and most of the causes of acidity are related to the consumption. When fried, spicy and hot food is consumed, the result is acidity. Chocolates and sweets which are also known as rich fat foods cause acidity. When strong tea or coffee and excess of garlic and onions are eaten, they cause acidity. Persons who drink alcohol, smoke cigarette or consume drugs (in the form of medicine or addiction) also suffers from acidity. People who do not eat for long time duration or who skip their meals also experience acidity. Other than eating or drinking, acidity is also caused by stress-related conditions such as worry, anger and fear. There are some people who gets acidity when exposed to heat and sunlight.
Risk factors of Acidity
Acidity is not a simple condition related to what people consume. It has various risk factors associated with it. Acidity may lead to heartburn and obesity. Acidity with it brings the risk of esophagus cancer and the people who suffer from acidity because of smoking remains at the risk for GERD.
Complications of Acidity
Acidity can further bring serious complications like lower esophagus’s constriction and this may be the basis of esophagus cancer. Another complication which acidity can bring is the long-term chronic acid reflux disease similar to esophagitis. This disease may further create ulcers.
Diagnosis of Acidity
The acidity can be diagnosed with Barium test and X-ray test. With these tests, doctor gets the proper information about the problem. When the result of initial diagnosis comes positive, then another test follows. With this test, the acidity amount in the stomach is measured and the result of this second test helps the doctors to decide the exact treatment of the patient’s acidity condition.
Precautions and Prevention of Acidity
Whether it is any disease, any health disorder or any condition, precaution is always suggested. There is also an old saying that “precaution is better than cure” and this saying is absolutely true in case of Acidity. To prevent acidity, you can avoid eating foods which have high amount of fat. During the meals, try not to drink water. A diet that is healthy should always be preferred instead of unhealthy diet like snacks, etc. A healthy diet includes fresh vegetables and fruits, food and grains with high fiber. Instead of bigger meals prefer shorter meals and at regular time intervals.
Another thing you can do to keep acidity away is to remain away from stress. Do daily exercises, yoga, meditation, etc. and keep your mind healthy. All these activities help to reduce stress and less stress means less acidity. People who drink milk should drink cold milk and all the people who consume alcohol and chocolates should decrease the consumption.
Treatment of acidity
Homeopathic Treatment of Acidity
To treat acidity precisely, homeopathy is considered as the most natural and safest treatment. There are various homeopathic medicines which provides great relief. However, in homeopathy, the great relief comes from more experience and correct diagnosis. A good homeopathic doctor starts the treatment only after thoroughly examining the patient. Some commonly used homeopathic medicines to treat acidity are Kali Carbonicum, Carbo vegetabilis, Natrum phosphoricum, and Calcarea carbonica.
Acupressure and Acupuncture Treatment of Acidity
Acupressure is like when acupuncture is practiced without the use of needles. When pressure is applied on the acupoints advised by the ancient Chinese medicines, the successful treatment of specific areas and parts of body happens. This is a science according to which the meridian system’s energy (Qi, Yin and Yang) is aligned together and as a result of this alignment, the body heals itself. According to the theory of ancient Chinese medicine, the energy conduction’s internal pathways get connected with the help of acupoints. And this connection further accelerates the energy flow in the body.
Psychotherapy Treatment of Acidity
The psychotherapy treatment often helps a person to get rid of eating disorders. Some of the medicines like Fontex/Prozac are available and the inclusion of these medicines sometimes indicates that psychotherapy treatment of acidity will be successful.
Allopathic/Conventional Treatment of Allopathy
There are some allopathic medicines like diagene, gelusil, and solaced. These medicines provide instant relief to the problems caused by acidity.
Surgical Treatment of Acidity
There is a surgical treatment for acidity and it is known as Nissen Fundoplication. In this surgical procedure, stomach’s upper part is wrapped around LES. With this sphincter is strengthened and acid reflux is prevented. This results in repairing hiatal hernia. This procedure is usually done laparoscopically and some surgical methods such as Vagotomy are also used sometimes for controlling acid secretion.
Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Acidity
When it is about the dietary and herbal treatment of acidity, avoiding the intake of alcohol and coffee is helpful and you can also avoid foods which are hard or difficult to digest.
Other Treatment of Acidity
Acidity is not a condition whose treatments are hard to find. There are various methods to treat acidity and some of the common treatments are discussed in this article also. Beyond all the above discussed treatment, there is also one common herbal treatment of acidity and this herbal remedy is Mentha Piperita. From several years, people use it to treat indigestion, heartburn and nausea. This herbal remedy helps in relaxing the digestive tract and with the relaxed digestive tract, the bile and natural digestive juices flow normally. Thus, the person experiences healthy digestion.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Patient's Feedback
For Safe Natural Holistic Treatment, contact or visit:
Ethos Healthcare
Email : contactethos@gmail.com
Phone: +91-11-26164016, 46026700
Mobile / Whatsapp: +91-9810155920
Website:
www.ethosbodyandmindclinic.com
and
www.ethoshealthcare.com
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