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Acidity and Gastritis

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Acidity and Gastritis : Acidity is a very common issue now-a-days. The root causes include (a) Improper diet (b) Erratic Meal Timings (c) Pesticides & Chemicals Present in Food Items (d) Tension (e) Unnatural Storage, Preparation, Preservation methods (f) Food adulteration (g) Packaged Food (h) Improper functioning of Liver (i) Improper functioning of Gall Bladder (j) Improper functioning of Pancreas (k) Improper functioning of Thyroid Hardly any of these causes are under the control of anyone of us. With best of precautions and care, some or other day everyone suffers from acidity & gastritis. But, some are chronic patients and their suffering is much more than occasional acidity. Every day they have to consume some antacid. People consider antacids to be safe but the fact is that antacids cause numerous side effects including acid reflux, ulcer, nausea, headache, giddiness, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, kidney failure and many others. ‘ A...

Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Acid Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Last updated Thu 19 January 2017 By Markus MacGill Reviewed by University of Illinois-Chicago, School of Medicine. Acid reflux is a very common condition. It is characterized by a burning pain, known as heartburn, felt internally around the lower chest area. It is caused by stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is diagnosed when acid reflux occurs more than twice a week. This page explains what causes acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease. We also cover symptoms, how the condition is diagnosed, treatment options available for the management of the condition, and how lifestyle measures can help. Contents of this article: What is acid reflux? Causes Symptoms Tests and diagnosis Treatment and prevention Risks from long-term GERD Fast facts on acid reflux Here are some key points about acid reflux. More detail and supporting information is in the main article....