Recently, we hear that most people are suffering from acidity problem. What is the reason why acidity is becoming a serious problem that we face in our daily life.. Why does acidity occur? Gastroenterologist G. shares with us what the solution is. Prashant Krishna.
What is Acidity.. What causes it..
Normally our body naturally secretes small amounts of acid. What it is for is to digest the food we eat. Acidity occurs when this acid is secreted in excess. There are various reasons why this happens. Acid is secreted more due to lack of adequate food intake and constant consumption of alcohol and painkillers. What this excess acid will do is start to erode the layers of our stomach little by little and cause stomach pain.
It becomes an ulcer only when it goes deeper and erodes. Another reason for this acidity is the consumption of salty, salty and sour foods. Similarly, if we do not eat properly, we are starving, high blood pressure, stress, digestive problems, smoking and alcohol addiction, being overweight, aging, being in a hot environment can increase acidity and create acidity.
What are the symptoms of acidity?
Heartburn i.e. upper stomach irritation, sour belching, chronic cold, vomiting, shortness of breath are also common symptoms. If this continues, there is a possibility of many problems. This means inflammation of the larynx, chronic dry cough, difficulty in swallowing food, pneumonia and gastritis, peptic ulcer (with severe stomach irritation), ulcer etc. may occur.
treatments
If the feeling of heartburn persists for a few days, you should immediately consult a doctor for a check-up. We need to know at what stage the acidity is. It should be known whether the acidity is in the initial stage or in the ulcer stage or due to some other reason. Then, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Beyond all these stages, surgery is also done for those who are in serious condition. Otherwise taken as a general treatment, the first thing we need to do is to change our lifestyle. Eating daily meals on time, reducing salt in food. Drinking lots of water. To get rid of the habit of alcohol, follow these and also take the necessary medicine pills as per the advice of the doctor.
What is the first aid to be taken in case of acidity..
Rather than calling first aid, if heartburn is severe, you should immediately consult a doctor. Because most people can’t tell whether it’s acidity pain or heart attack pain. They think it’s acidity and automatically buy pills in the pharmacy and after that 6 hours pass without getting better, it becomes difficult to save. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor immediately if the pain feels strange. Because acidity is not life threatening. But like acidity, heart attack can be life-threatening. So, if the pain is severe, consult a doctor immediately.
Things to do
Do not avoid eating because of heartburn. Even if you are not hungry, take enough food. Eat food on time. Drink 3-4 liters of water daily. Exercise or walk for at least half an hour every day. Reduce stress. Alcohol habit should be reduced little by little. It is better to avoid coffee and tea. If you follow all these you can get rid of acidity soon