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Acidity or acid reflux is a very common condition affecting many Indians. This condition is characterized by heartburn felt around the lower chest area, which is caused by the stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe Acidity is related to heartburn and gas formation in stomach. In acidity, acid reflux or Gastro esophageal reflux deases (GERD), or more commonly known as ‘Urdhvag Amalpitta’ in ayurveda, there is a movement of gastric juices ( acid in nature) from the stomach into the lower part of esophagus. Hyperacidity (Amlapitta) is one of the most common disease seen in the society.
It is seen in all ages, all classes, and all community. Hyperacidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and proximal intestine and the protective mechanisms that ensure their safety. The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity.
Ayurveda considers it to be caused by the aggravation of Pitta dosha. When Kapha is associated with this aggravated Pitta, the Acid starts climbing the oesophagus. This is exactly the hyperacidity for most of us and is translated widely as- Heartburn, Acid Reflux, Acid Brash etc.
Excess production of acids in stomach is termed as the hyperacidity. There are varieties of reasons which cause excess acid production.
The most important among these are:
• Excessive use of the oily and spicy foods
• Anxiety, depression and anger
• Irregular eating habits
• Consumption of Maida products in large quantity
• To use leafy vegetables in excess
• Sleeping just after taking meal
• Drinking of excessive water
• To not to sleep in night, long working hours
• Excessive intake of the caffeine and nicotine products
• Constipation
• Carbonated drinks
• Foods which are rich in fats, such as chocolates cause acidity or acid reflux deasess
• Excessive intake of alcohol, smoking, keeping stomach empty for long time, skipping breakfast causes acidity
• Other causes of acidity or heartburn are pregnancy, aging, obesity, and bad eating habit, like eating junk foods
CAUSES OF ACIDITY
The most common cause of acidity is over-eating or eating at
odd times and skipping meals. Some of the other causes of acidity are -
Too much tea, coffee, cold drinks and junk
Eating spicy and oily food can also give you this condition.
Drinking alcohol
Smoking
Too much stress
Not getting enough sleep
Health conditions like stomach ulcers and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also lead to acidity.
