Acid Attack
Posted on August 25, 2008, under Health.
If that burning sensation in your stomach is a constant, you may have acidity.Don’t ignore it, it can turn nasty.The medical term for acidity is dyspepsia.Burning, bloating, loss of appetite and pain are its common symptoms.
The stomach generally secrets acids that are essential to the digestive process.This acid helps break down food during digestion.When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in acidity.But that is not the only cause.Ulcers in the lower intestine or blisters in the stomach and food pipe areas 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, painkillers 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 chances of getting acidity.Acidity is common in emotional and nervous individuals.
People tend to take acidity lightly.What they do not understand is that it has many long term effects.But first they must diagnose the problem correctly because the symptoms of acidity are quite like the symptoms of a heart attack.
Acute acidity may mimic a heart attack and people often land up in the intensive care unit.It may also impersonate other abdominal catastrophes so a through investigation is needed.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 extremely rare, some ulcers can be malignant.
Acidity is a lifestyle oriented disease.Though some antacids can provide immediate relief by neutralizing the excess acid secreted, other things need to be checked for long term help.You will benefits if you keep your weight in check, avoid sleeping immediately after a meal, elevate the head end of your bed, avoid chocolates, alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks, fried and spicy food and tight clothes.
Ulcers or gastritis is often related to either painkiller drugs(such as aspirin and ibuprofen) or a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori.Avoid painkillers for simple problems like aches and pains.If really required, take a paracetamol or consult your family doctor.People who are on aspirin and similar drugs for heart problems and have acidity should consult the doctor.Often they can be treated with anti acid drugs which are very good.
Work at homes moms on August 25, 2008
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