Acidity is a very common problem, which you must have been a victim of at some time or the other. This problem occurs due to the excess production of acid in the stomach for some reason. Due to acidity, you may have problems like indigestion, digestive problems, and gas formation. Acidity is mainly considered to be a problem caused by improper eating habits, but do you know that many other things can also be responsible for it?
Health experts say acidity is a problem that occurs due to excessive production of acid in the stomach. In this situation, sometimes the acid also starts coming back into the food pipe, due to which there can be pain or burning in the lower part of the chest. Acidity can occur to a person of any age, from children to the elderly.
Doctors and nutritionists say that unhealthy eating habits and poor diet are the main causes of acidity. But apart from this, there are some other conditions which cause acidity.
What are the symptoms of acidity?
Before knowing the causes of acidity, it is important to understand how to identify it. Acidity occurs when the acid present in the stomach (gastric juice) starts forming in excess. This stomach acid helps in digesting food, but when the acid starts forming in excess or spreading in the stomach walls in the wrong way, it causes a burning sensation, pain, and other problems in the stomach.
The symptoms of acidity can be of various types and range from mild to severe.
Burning sensation immediately after eating or on an empty stomach.
Burping, especially sour burps.
The taste of the mouth often remains sour.
Persistent problem of heaviness, pain, and swelling in the stomach.
Burning and dry cough due to acid coming up to the throat.
Problem of nausea and vomiting or frequent nausea
This problem occurs due to disturbance in eating habits
Many factors can be responsible for acidity, in which food habits are the most prominent. Eating too much spicy and fried food, and consuming too much tea-coffee or carbonated drinks are the main reasons for acidity. Lying down immediately after eating, not eating on time, staying hungry for too long, and eating too much fatty food and junk food can also cause acidity.
Pay attention to these reasons too.
Apart from eating disorders, many lifestyle-related factors can also cause acidity. Studies show that people who smoke and consume alcohol are at a higher risk. Apart from this, if you are under extreme stress and anxiety, do not get enough sleep, or remain hungry for a long time, then you can also become a victim of acidity due to these reasons.
People suffering from obesity or those who have less physical activity have an increased risk of developing digestive and many other diseases in the body apart from acidity.
Medicines can also be the reason.
People who often have acidity problems should consult their doctor. In some cases, it can also be a sign of underlying health problems.
Health experts say that people who take painkillers for a long time or take excessive amounts of steroids or antibiotics also have stomach problems or acidity. In these situations, it becomes necessary to consult a doctor and change the medicines.
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