Acidity/acid reflux is a common problem with today’s faulty lifestyle, affecting many worldwide.
Why does it occur: In the stomach, there are gastric glands to create acid. This acid is necessary to digest the food properly and to kill any germs also. When due to any reason, large amount of acid is produced then what is actual required to digest the food, Acidity or acid reflux occurs.
Over eating, being overweight, having meals close to bedtime, more of junk food in diet, smoking, more consumption of alcohol or caffeine, pregnancy, or certain medications often causes acid reflux (acidity) in our body.
Although acidity is an easily curable problem with simple antacids and other over-the-counter medicines, its occurrence more than twice a week might indicate a more severe condition. Its symptoms can be
- Heartburns
- Vomit
- Headaches
- Discomfort in stomach
- Bloating
- Burping
- Nausea
- Chronic sore throat
- Weight Loss
- Wheezing, etc.
Usually, acidity is easily detectable. However, in some cases, tests are conducted to figure out if there is any underlying cause for the same. Undetected Acidity can result in many other chronic diseases. In Delhi, Certain tests to check the causes of acidity are performed. The blood sample is taken, which is later shipped off the lab to carry out the test.
