Acidity

WHAT IS ACIDITY ?

The food we eat needs to be digested properly. In this process of digestion our stomach secrets acid that is extremely important for digestion. This acid helps to break down the food. But on certain situation or condition there is excess production of acid than what actually requires. In this condition you feel the heartburn and also a painful or irritating sensation in the esophagus (passage between the pharynx and the stomach). This condition is known as acidity or Acid Peptic Disease (APD). So the acidity is the surplus of gastric glands of the stomach.

CAUSES OF ACIDITY

The most common cause of acidity are bad eating habits, not chewing food properly and not drinking adequate water. Eating junk food and spicy food can also be the causes of acidity. Eating too fast and eating on a bad mood can cause the acidity. Smoking, consumption of alcohol are common causes of acidity. Sometimes heavy meal can create acid too. But at the same time skipping breakfast and not eating for a long time can also cause acidity. Undisciplined eating habit and improper combination of foods can result acidity as well.

Symptoms of Acidity

• Burning sensation in the stomach.
• Heartburn
• Feeling of Nausea
• Dyspepsia
• Burping
• Lack of interest in foods