Hyper acidity is a medical condition in which the stomach secretes a lot of acids. It can be caused due to various medications, stressed lifestyle and spicy foods.
Hyper acidity has various symptoms, which can include sudden stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, flatulence and heartburn. Sometimes, the problem aggravates and lead to other complications such as chronic indigestion and gastric ulcers. The problem of hyper acidity affects more than 25% population of the US.
Symptoms for hyper acidity includes:
These symptoms can lead to other complications if not treated promptly, such as chronic indigestion and gastric ulcers.
DIAGNOSIS
Hyper acidity can be diagnosed incorrectly as hypo acidity and so it is best to consult a physician when any of the above symptoms manifest. The following procedures are the likely tests that a physician will request:
TREATMENT
Hyper acidity may be treated by medication or diet and lifestyle changes. Medications such as antacids can temporarily give relief while proton pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers are the most commonly prescribed drugs to manage hyper acidity.
Below are some tips on how to control hyper acidity:
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