Have you ever felt a burning sensation in your stomach after a meal? It might not be unconnected with acidity. When the food we eat enters the stomach, the gastric glands in the stomach produce digestive acid that helps digest the food.
When there is imbalance or excesses of this acid, acidity occurs. Acidity leads to heart burns and ulcers. Hear burn occurs when the acid enters the lower
oesephagus( gastro oesephagal reflux). This is due to weakness in the sphincter controlling the reflux.
It occurs after meals and
is brought on by excess intra-abdominal pressure like lifting
weights or straining. It can also occur at night on lying down and
is relieved when the individual sits up. The pain is very closely
related to posture. Regurgitation of the gastric contents may also
occur.
Possible Causes
Research shows that acidity increases in people who are nervous, people in developed countries, consumption of
Alcohol, highly spicy foodstuffs, non-vegetarian diets, and Non
Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
People who smoke a lot also experience heart burn. Stress have a big impact on acidity. Diets high in salt, spices should be avoided.
Cure
There are many drugs available to treat heart burn. Care must be taken and Doctor's advice should be sought before taking any medication for our health. Such drugs are
1. Cimetidine , Ranitidine,
Famotidine or Nizatidine( These groups of drugs reduce acid secretion. They are called H2 receptor blocker)
2. Antacids such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium oxide.
3. Omeprazole and Lansoprazole.( they are more powerful because they stop acid production. They are called proton pump inhibitors)
Apart from medication, healthy lifestyle, less stress, alcohol, and consumption of water regularly could help alleviate stomach symptoms by helping flush out excess acid from the stomach
Avoid chocolate bars and caffeinated drinks.
oesephagus( gastro oesephagal reflux). This is due to weakness in the sphincter controlling the reflux.
It occurs after meals and
is brought on by excess intra-abdominal pressure like lifting
weights or straining. It can also occur at night on lying down and
is relieved when the individual sits up. The pain is very closely
related to posture. Regurgitation of the gastric contents may also
occur.
Possible Causes
Research shows that acidity increases in people who are nervous, people in developed countries, consumption of
Alcohol, highly spicy foodstuffs, non-vegetarian diets, and Non
Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID's) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen
People who smoke a lot also experience heart burn. Stress have a big impact on acidity. Diets high in salt, spices should be avoided.
Cure
There are many drugs available to treat heart burn. Care must be taken and Doctor's advice should be sought before taking any medication for our health. Such drugs are
1. Cimetidine , Ranitidine,
Famotidine or Nizatidine( These groups of drugs reduce acid secretion. They are called H2 receptor blocker)
2. Antacids such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium oxide.
3. Omeprazole and Lansoprazole.( they are more powerful because they stop acid production. They are called proton pump inhibitors)
Apart from medication, healthy lifestyle, less stress, alcohol, and consumption of water regularly could help alleviate stomach symptoms by helping flush out excess acid from the stomach
Avoid chocolate bars and caffeinated drinks.
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Great tips for digestive health
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