400. ACIDITY

ACIDITY 

 CAUSES, Symptoms, Prevention Tips, Home Remedies

Acidity

Acidity  Causes

Generally acidity causes due to overheat in a body.

Acidity is a common problem for every one nowadays,

We have so many natural home remedies for acidity cures in natural.

Eating of excess carom spice health effect acidity.

Acidity Symptoms

This is a very good idea that every one should know what are the symptoms of acidity, so that you would know which remedies can use for the acidity problem cure.

1.      Heartburn - burning pain in your stomach.

2.      Throat dryness.

3.      Unbearable stomach pain.

4.      Coughing.

5.      Feeling hungry frequently.

6.      Hours after a meal Chest pain.

7.      Constant pain in the upper abdomen.

8.      Prolonged heartburn.

Tips for avoiding Excess Stomach Acidity

1. Try to identify foods that contribute to excess stomach acid. Foods that are spicy, salty and acidic should be avoided.

2. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped to keep stomach acid levels in the stomach and esophagus in harmony.
3. Avoiding stress and moderating your lifestyle to include relaxing techniques can go a long way to prevent excess stomach acid and ulcers, particularly if you are a nervous and emotional person or involved in a high-stress job.
4. Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs may predispose a person to excess stomach acid.
5. Try to eat regular meals and follow a healthy diet.

6. Take extra care when lifting weights, as this puts the abdominal area under added strain and may result in digestion problems.

7. If you have a bout of excess stomach acid, try having an organic glass of fat-free or low-fat milk to help normalize the pH in your stomach.

Acidity Home Remedies

1. Drink as much butter milk as you can for 2 days, your acidity cures easily. This is a very beneficial homemade home remedy for acidity.
2. Daily eat curd rice at least once in a day keeps away from acidity.
3. Drink one glass of ragi (finger millet) java before going to work daily will get rid of acidity forever.
4. For instant acidity relief drink one glass of Lassi.
5. When you have more acidity, drink 1-2 liters of Luke warm water with a pinch of salt at a time in the morning empty stomach and try to vomit as much as possible. AT the the end you feel sourness in the mouth which means you are throwing away the acid. Or you can just drink a glass of water just before brushing and try to take it out just after brushing.
6. Putting a wet cloth on the stomach covering naval for a couple of hours gives relief from acidity.
7. Drinking half glass of cold milk gives a cooling effect and gives instant relief from acidity.
8. Mint (Pudina) Juice is also a good medicine for acidity.
9. Tender coconut water taken empty stomach gives cooling effect and relives acidity. Daily use of tender coconut water (2-3) for few months can give permanent relief from acidity and other stomach related problems.
10. Eating a plain ice-cream (Not a flavored or colored) like vanilla gives instant relief from acidity.
11. Drinking falsa (Grewiab subinaequalis) juice or eating falsa is a best remedy to overcome acidity and improve digestion.
12. Eating one clove (Laung) after every meals helps to get relief from acidity.
13. Drinking ash gourd (peths) juice in empty stomach gives relief from hyper acidity and cures ulcer.
14. Banana makes a good coating on the layers inside the stomach and is a best remedy for curing acidity.
15. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) taken with equal amount of sugar candy (Mishri) is also a good remedy for acidity.
16. Potato contains potassium salt which reduces acid. Eating boiled potato helps to get rid of acidity.
17. Eating cucumber, watermelon, banana helps to get rid of acidity.
18. Sucking a piece of jaggery (Gur) or Raisin (Kishmish) gives instant relief from acidity.
19. Taking some basil leaves (Tulsi) in the morning helps to overcome acidity.
20. Lemon juice with hot water taken an hour before meals helps to overcome acidity. Lemon contains potassium which reduces acid and helps for easy digestion.
21. Having a white onion with curs at least for a week cures acidity.
22. Cumin seeds (Jeera), coriander (Dhania), Sugar candy (Mishri) in equal quantities powdered and taken 2 spoons twice a day helps to cure acidity.
23. Half spoon of black pepper (kali mirch) powder taken with rock salt twice a day helps to get relief from acidity.
24. Sitting 5 minutes in vajrasan after every meals helps to get relief from acidity.
25. Eating a harad (Haritaki, Terminalia chebula) regularly helps to overcome acidity.
26. One spoon of grinded carom (ajwain) seeds mixed with a spoon of lemon juice taken with a glass of water gives relief from acidity.
27. Drinking Carrot juice or eating raw carrot regularly helps to overcome acidity.
28. Drinking bael juice regularly gives cooling effect and reduces acidity.
29. Eating banana with a pinch of cardamom (Elaichi) powder gives relief from acidity.
30. Ingest Neem in many ways. It is proven to eliminate the problem of Acidity.

ACIDITY

Causes in the Stomach

Stomach acidity can be linked to a number of causes. Although it may in some cases be indicative of a larger problem and require medical attention, sensations of acidity in the stomach can very often be remedied or avoided through simple nutritional maintenance or other over-the-counter remedies.

Symptoms

Stomach acid is a very natural, important part of the digestion process.
It is a necessary component in breaking down food into particles small enough to benefit the body.
Problems occur, however, when the stomach produces too much acid.
This overproduction of stomach acid, called hyperacidity, results in a burning sensation throughout the gastrointestinal area, and sometimes extending toward the chest (heartburn.)
Lying down while suffering from hyperacidity can result in acid regurgitation, in which the acidic sensation travels into the mouth, leaving behind a sour and unpleasant taste.

Medical Causes

There are some diseases and syndromes for which stomach acidity is a symptom. These include gallstones, or hard deposits in the gallbladder that must be removed in order for the gallbladder to perform its stabilizing functions.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is chronic and can cause heartburn.
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is when the gastrin hormone is hyperactive and hypercalcimia, or too much calcium in the body, can also be indicative of a number of serious health problems.
All of these are causes of gastrointestinal hyperacidity, which will likely require medical attention.

Prevention/Solution

Common prescription medications given for the treatment of the medical problems listed include
Ranitidine (commonly Zantac, used for treating GERD and Zollinger-Ellison symdrome),
Lansoprazole (used for treating discomfort in the esophagus) and
Omeprazole (commonly Prilosec, used for treating multiple gastrointestinal discomforts).

Dietary Causes

Gastrointestinal hyperacidity can also have much simpler, more treatable causes, however.
Fatty foods, for instance, are difficult to digest and therefore require the stomach to produce more acid than it would for a leaner meal.
Ingesting alcohol, which is itself acidic, naturally raises the levels of acidic liquids in the stomach thereby causing an acidic sensation for some.
This is particularly true of beer, which can increase your stomach acid by 100 percent in an hour. A 2006 study done by researchers at Stanford University and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests, finally, that hyperacidity is more contingent on how much is eaten than on which foods are ingested. It would seem that a larger meal of anything at all is more likely to cause hyperacidity than small amounts of anything specific.

Prevention/Solution

Although acidity in the stomach can be caused by diseases that require medical attention, hyperacidity caused by diet can easily be prevented or alleviated.

The most intuitive prevention method involves staying away from fatty foods and alcohol, both of which generate a larger production of stomach acid.

According to Stanford University, simply eating smaller, more frequent meals in a day and remaining in an upright position for up to 45 minutes after eating will help.

Also, keeping the head elevated while sleeping will resolve any problems with acid regurgitation.

 

ACIDITY 

AILMENTS & REMEDIES

 

Our stomach produces acid to digest the food that we eat. This is a regular and natural process. Whenever we eat, cells within the lining of the stomach pump acid to liquefy your sumptuous dinner, from mash potatoes to a slab of steak.

Problem occurs when these cells produce large amount of acid, more than your stomach needs. When this happens, you will suffer from stomach acidity. You would know if you were suffering from stomach acidity if you feel a burning sensation just above the stomach, or right below (the hollow part) your breastbone. This is the most classic sign of acidity.

Symptoms:

·         Respiratory problems.

·         inadequate weight.

·         vomiting.

·         coughing.

·         turning down food.

·         heartburn,

·         chest and stomach pain,

·         gas formation in stomach.

Root Causes

A weakness of the valve between the stomach and oesophagus (food pipe) can cause a reflux of the acid from the stomach to the lower part of the oesophagus. This gastro-oesophageal reflux can cause heart-burn.
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.

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.

Any kind of break down in the defense mechanisms that protect the stomach and intestine from damage by acid can cause acidity.

The body secretes bicarbonate into the mucous layer, which neutralises the acid.

Hormone-like substances known as prostaglandins, help to keep the blood vessels in the stomach dilated, ensuring adequate blood flow.

Lack of adequate blood flow to the stomach may contribute to ulcers.

Prostaglandins are also believed to stimulate bicarbonate and mucous production, which help protect the stomach.

Consumption of alcohol,

highly spicy foodstuffs,

irregular food habits, and

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

also predispose to gastric acidity.

There is a higher incidence of acidity in highly emotional and nervous individuals. It is also more common in the developed and industrialized nations, though a recent increase in incidence has also occurred in the developing countries.

Healing Options

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Diet & Lifestyle	·         Avoid foods that are rich in oils and fats. These foods are difficult to digest, so they may make the stomach release more acids. ·         The diet should contain a proper blend of all the tastes. Spicy food must be just one dish rather than the whole meal. ·         Fibers are necessary in the diet as they help in the digestion. ·         Red meats must be eaten only occasionally, if at all. ·         After a meal, the body must be given some sort of exercise. This could be as simple as going for a stroll. ·         Too much addiction to strong foods such as tea and coffee may cause hyperacidity. This is also true for other addictions such as smoking and alcohol. ·         Do not consume sour foods as they already have acidic contents. Acidic foods to avoid are pickles, curds, tamarinds, vinegar, etc. ·         Avoid or limit alcohol. ·         Maintain upright position during and at least 45 mins after eating. ·         Try elevating the head of bed 6 - 8 inches when lying down.