Causes
- Skipping meals or eating at irregular times
- Eating just before sleeping
- Overeating
- Consumption of spicy food
- High intake of table salt
- Diet low in dietary fiber
- Excessive consumption of certain food such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, soft drinks
- Extremely spicy food
- Fat-rich food such as pizza, doughnuts, and fried food
- Side-effects of certain temporary medications as well as existing medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and medicines for high blood pressure
- Antibiotics.
- Depression and anxiety medications
- Stomach disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, tumors, and peptic ulcers, among others.
- Consumption of non-vegetarian food
- Excessive stress
- Lack of sleep
- Frequent smoking
- Lack of physical exercise
- Frequent consumption of alcohol
- People who suffer from medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and connective tissue disorder are more prone to acidity. It is also a common problem in people who are obese, pregnant women, or women who are nearing menopause.
Symptoms
Acidity symptoms include the following:
- Burning sensation and pain in the stomach
- Burning sensation and pain in the throat
- Difficulty swallowing or the sensation of food being stuck in your throat
- Frequent burping or hiccups, for no apparent reason
- Burning sensation and pain in the chest
- Regurgitation: prolonged sour taste in the mouth or bitter-tasting acid that backs up into your throat and mouth
- Post-meal heaviness
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Indigestion
- Bad breath
- Restlessness
Recommended Medicines from St.George’s Homoeopath
Tulsi drops
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