Acid Attack…

The medical term for acidity is dyspepsia. Burning, bloating, loss of appetite and pain are its common symptoms.“In layman terms, the stomach often secretes acids that are essential to the digestive process. This acid helps breakdown food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in acidity”. But that isn’t the only cause. Ulcers in the lower intestine or blisters in the stomach and food pipe area also cause acidity. Increased sensitivity of the nerves which perceives secretion of acid to be more than it is can cause acidity. But ulcers and blisters are definitely a more potent cause. Our eating habits are squarely to blame for this. From alcohol, pain killers to spicy food, we indulge ourselves a bit too much.When you add to it our unhealthy lifestyles, problems are bound to occur. It sounds incredible but a person’s temperament can affects his/her chance of getting acidity. Acidity is common in emotional and nervous individual. Acidity has to be discovered and treated in time, because if left untreated acidity can lead to unhealthy complications. Symptoms of acidity are quite like the symptoms of an heart attack. If ulcers are the cause of acidity, it is necessary to undergo immediate treatment. Some ulcers have the risk of bleeding which can be harmful, sometimes fatal. The ulcers could also form an obstruction in the lower intestine. And though it is very rare, some ulcers can be malignant. So how to prevent acidity? Acidity is a lifestyle oriented disease. Though some antacids can provide immediate relief by neutralizing the excess acid secreted. You will benefit if you keep your weight in check, avoid sleeping immediately after a meal, elevate the head end of your bed, and avoid chocolates, alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks, fried and spicy food and tight clothes.