Acidity
VerifiedAcidity is a term used for a set of symptoms caused by the excess acid production by the stomach’s gastric glands. Normally, the stomach secretes HCl, which is necessary for the breakdown and digestion of food. Excess acid secretion causes symptoms such as dyspepsia, heartburn, gastric inflammation and stomach ulcers. Acidity affects both men and women of all ages and community, and hyperchlorhydria is the medical term for this condition. Acidity is often used to describe a condition known as acid reflux. Under normal condition, the valve present at the end of our food pipe (oesophagus) closes after the food reaches the stomach. However, this valve does not close during acid reflux, resulting in the acid backflow from the stomach to the food pipe. As per the Montreal definition, gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition of troublesome symptoms and complications caused by the reflux of stomach’s contents into the oesophagus. GERD’s risk factors include old age, excessive body mass index (BMI), smoking, anxiety/depression, and less physical activity at work. Moreover, eating habits, such as the food-related acidity, as well as the size and timing of meals, particularly with respect to sleep, may contribute to GERD. Recreational physical activity appears to be protective except when post-prandially performed. Acidity is more in countries where individuals eat more of non-vegetarian, oily and spicy foods. Certain medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) predisposes individuals to gastric acidity. Heartburn, which is a burning sensation in the chest that radiates toward the mouth because of acid reflux into the oesophagus, is the classic and most common symptom of GERD. However, only a small percentage of reflux events are symptomatic. Moreover, heartburn is often associated with a sour taste at the back of the mouth with or without the regurgitation of the refluxate. Note that GERD is a common cause of non-cardiac chest pain. It is important to distinguish between the underlying cause of chest pain because of the potentially serious implications of cardiac chest pain and varied diagnostic and treatment algorithms based on aetiology. A good clinical history may elicit GERD symptoms in patients with non-cardiac chest pain, thus indicating GERD as a potential aetiology. Acidity can be treated with antacids and primarily by making changes in eating and lifestyle habits. Endostism is a new technique and can provide relief from acid reflux. This section offers certain really good home remedies for acidity . Moreover, to reduce the acidity-related symptoms, you can read about the importance of having an alkaline diet.
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