Hyperacidity: Symptoms, causes and treatment

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Hyperacidity
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Hyperacidity

• Hyperacidity is a common condition wherein a
  person experiences some stomach discomfort after
  eating a meal, due to the excessive production of
  acid during the digestion process. A person may
  also experience a bloated feeling or some
  gassiness, which can lead to flatulence,
  belching or both. A bit of sourness in the mouth
  may also be tasted, along with an aftertaste of
  what had been eaten after one burp. Hyperacidity,
  also known as acid dyspepsia, can also cause
  other discomforts, such as appetite loss,
  vomiting, and constipation.

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Causes of hyperacidity

• A person may suffer from hyperacidity due to
  several causes ranging from lifestyle, eating
  habits, various underlying diseases, and taking
  certain medications. Some of the main causes of
  the condition include 
• Regular consumption of spicy food, which is high
  in fats
• Irregular eating habits
• Excessive fasting and starving
• Alcoholism and smoking
• Stress and related disorders
• Peptic ulcers
• GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
• Stomach cancer

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Symptoms

• The symptoms of hyperacidity may vary in
  severity. These symptoms may be most prominently
  seen a couple of hours after having a meal 
• Nausea and vomiting (may expel blood in extreme
  cases)
• Sour belching and flatulence
• Atonic dyspepsia (stiffness in stomach)
• Indigestion and constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Steady pain in the abdomen
• Feeling of restlessness

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Treatments

• To get an effective and permanent treatment of
  hyperacidity one must consider all the
  possibilities which can initiate the problem to
  identify the root cause. There are many remedies
  which can provide immediate relief from the
  problem but without treating the root cause of
  the problem the treatment will not be permanent
  in nature. Some commonly associated problems
  which may initiate hyperacidity are constipation,
  flatulence, indigestion, malfunctioning of liver
  and stress. Hyperacidity in a person having any
  of these problems subsides with the treatment of
  the problem itself.
• Consuming buttermilk after meals is an
  excellent remedy for hyperacidity and if taken
  regularly can provide effective and permanent
  treatment. Eating jaggery or a piece of clove
  after meal also helps in treating the problem.
  Lemon may be acidic in nature but contains
  digestive enzymes and good acid, consuming sweet
  lemon juice before meals helps in digesting the
  food and nullifying the acid in the stomach.

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Treatments
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• Increased intake of fruits like banana, melon,
  pineapple, apple and guava are very useful in
  treating the problem of hyperacidity. Consumption
  of water shall be paid importance not only to
  avoid the excess secretion of acid but also for
  good overall health, an adult shall consume 8-10
  glasses of water every day. Avoiding spicy food
  and fried food is a good practice to prevent
  hyperacidity.
• Ginger is an excellent remedy for all sorts
  of stomach related issues it has medicinal
  properties as well as acts as a good digestive
  aid. Preparing traditional tea mixed with ginger
  can also work as a good remedy for hyperacidity.
  Consuming ginger juice with honey after meals is
  a sure remedy for curing excess acid secretion
  and good digestion.
• Apart from remedies healthy habits are equally
  important for treating the problem effectively
  and permanently. Do not lie down immediately
  after the meals, take a mild walk after meals,
  most of the time people eat contradictory foods
  like milk after meat or lemon in the diet and
  milk later, such habits surely promote excessive
  acid during digestion to cause hyperacidity.

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Tips to prevent hyperacidity

• Being particular about the food you eat and
  altering your lifestyle are the only long
  term cures for hyperacidity. Certain self help
  measures for managing the disorder include 
• Eat well-cooked, less spicy food
• Eat small portions of food at regular intervals
• Avoid food items that are difficult to digest or
  cause flatulence
• Avoid foods like tamarind, lemon juice, etc., as
  they are acidic
• Reduce smoking and consumption of alcohol
• Regularize your sleeping pattern
• If you are suffering from stress and tension try
  to overcome them by practising meditation and yoga

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