Acidity

The stomach gastric glands normally secretes the acid which is a normal process for proper breaking down of the food during digestion. Once the acid produced is good enough for digesting the food every things looks perfect,good health,good digestion, feeling of happiness and enthusiasm in daily work life, But when the acid is in excess then the problem starts and causes acidity which become normal to very severe causing the ailments like Dyspepsia, heartburn, ulcers etc.

Heartburn is the main symptom. This is a burning feeling which rises from the upper abdomen or lower chest up towards the neck. (It is confusing as it has nothing to do with the heart!) .Other common symptoms pain in the upper abdomen and chest, feeling sick, an acid taste in the mouth, bloating, belching, and a burning pain when you swallow hot drinks. Like heartburn, these symptoms tend to come and go, and tend to be worse after a meal.

Causes of Acidity:

There are several causes of heartburn / acid reflux. . Finding out what these are can help you make changes in your lifestyle and habit so you can prevent the acid reflux from happening.

1.Coffee, Tea and other drinks that contain caffeine  can relax the LES, allowing stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus.

2.Chocolate  contains concentrations of theobromine (a compound that occurs naturally in many plants such as cocoa, tea and coffee plants), which relaxes the esophageal sphincter muscle, letting stomach acid squirt up into the esophagus.

3.Fried and fatty foods  tend to slow down digestion, keeping the food in your stomach longer. This can result in increases pressure in the stomach, which in turn puts more pressure on a weakened LES, allowing reflux of stomach contents.

4.Tomatoes and tomato-based products  relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)

5.Alcohol relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. It also increases the production of stomach acid.

6.Tobacco , chemicals in cigarette smoke weaken the LES as they pass from the lungs into the blood and makes acids.

7.Large meals A full stomach can put extra pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which will increase the chance that some of this food will reflux into the esophagus.

8.Citrus fruits and juices  foods relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

9.Eating within 2 to 3 hours prior to bedtime Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, increasing the chances of refluxed food.

10.Wearing tight fitting clothing Clothing that fits tightly around the abdomen will squeeze the stomach, forcing food up against the LES, and cause food to reflux into the esophagus. Clothing that can cause problems include tight-fitting belts and slenderizing undergarments.

Home Remedies of Acidity with Natural Treatments :

1. Taking raw  Garlic  after food is very helpful in  reducing Acidity

2.Eaing t 3-4 Almonds during Heartburns can help in reducing immediately Acidity..

3.Mint juice before meals keeps acidity at bay.

4.Take  a glass of water, squeeze the juice of a Lemon with a teaspoon of Sugar. Drink before meals and feel the relief.

5.A glass of cold Milk provides immediate relief from Acidity. 

6.Chew Cardamom after every meal helps in acidity.

7.Onion juice is also helpful for get rid of acidity.

8.Chewing 5-6 Basil leaves relieves flatulence and acidity

9.Juice of white Pumpkin in an empty stomach is very effective.

10.Take low carbohydrate diet and avoid junk spicy food

11.Make  a habbit  ofTadrinking  a glass of Milk before going to bed helps to get rid of acidity problem.