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Acidity
Treatment Acidity – ETHOS HEALTH CARE
Treatment of Acidity
- Homeopathic Treatment of Acidity
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Acidity
- Psychotherapy Treatment of Acidity
- Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Acidity
- Surgical Treatment of Acidity
- Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Acidity
- Other Treatment of Acidity
What is Acidity
Symptoms of Acidity
Causes of Acidity
Risk factors of Acidity
Complications of Acidity
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Acidity
Precautions & Prevention of Acidity
Treatment of Acidity
Homeopathic Treatment of Acidity
Homeopathy is safe and natural treatment of choice of acidity. There are several homoeopathic medicines which give great relief in acidity. However, the correct choice and the resulting relief is a matter of experience and right judgment on the part of the homeopath. The treatment is decided after thorough case taking of the patient. Some of the homeopathic remedies which may be used to treat acidity are as follows:
- Kali Carbonicum
- Natrum Phosphoricum
- Carbo vegetabilis
- Natrum Phosphoricum
- Calcarea carbonica
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Acidity
Acupressure is acupuncture without the use of needles. By applying pressure to the acupoints prescribed by ancient Chinese medicine, specific organs and areas of the body may be successfully treated. With this science, the energy of the meridian system called Yin, Yang and Qi is brought into alignment, allowing the body to heal itself. Ancient Chinese medicine supports the theory that acupoints connect the internal pathways of energy conduction and that stimulating these points accelerates the flow of this energy.
Psychotherapy Treatment of Acidity
In Psychotherapy Treatment or Psychopharmacological medicine can often relieve eating disorders. Medicines like Prozac/Fontex are available in various forms and sometimes may increase the probability that psychotherapy will be successful.
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Acidity
Allopathic medicines like gelusil, diagene, solaced provides instant relief to acidity problems.
Surgical Treatment of Acidity
The surgical treatment for acidity is the Nissen Fundoplication. In this procedure the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatal hernia. The procedure is often done laparoscopically. Surgical methods like Vagotomy are also sometimes used to control acid secretion.
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Acidity
- Avoid the intake of coffee and alcohol
- Avoid foods which are difficult to digest.
Other Treatment of Acidity
- Herbal remedies such as Mentha Piperita is used for many years for relief of indigestion, nausea and heartburn. Its helps in relaxation of muscles of the digestive tract and stimulate the flow of natural digestive juices and bile, thereby assisting healthy digestion.
What is Acidity
The condition in which there is more acid than normally required in the stomach is called acidity irritating the stomach may result from abuse through wrongly selection of food or over eating. Acidity is related to heartburn and gas formation in the stomach.
Symptoms of Acidity
- Burning sensation in the chest and throat.
- Sour oral secretion/belching.
- Bitter taste in mouth
- Vomiting, headache
- Constant pain in upper abdomen
- Heat in the body.
- Lack of appetite.
Causes of Acidity
- Eating hot, spicy, fried food.
- Rich Fat food like sweets and chocolates cause acidity.
- Not eating on time also causes acidity.
- Excessive smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Excessive intake of strong, tea, coffee, garlic, onions
- Stress-related conditions like anger, fear, worrying.
- Excessive exposure to sun and heat.
- Drugs
Risk factors of Acidity
- Heartburn
- Increased risk for cancer of the esophagus
- Obesity
- Smoking increases the risk for GERD.
Complications of Acidity
- One of the main complications is the constricting of the lower esophagus. This has a high probability of developing to a case of cancer.
- Another complication is the long-term chronic acid reflux disease like esophagitis. It can lead to create ulcers.
Diagnosis of Acidity
The diagnosis is based on a series of tests:
- Barium
- X-ray Test.
These tests will help the doctor identify where and what could be the problem. If the diagnosis is found to be positive, then there would be another test following, i.e. the test which would measure the amount of acidity the stomach contains, so the doctors can judge what type of treatment he/she should prescribe.
Precautions & Prevention of Acidity
- Avoid high fat foods
- Avoid drinking water between meals
- Eat a Healthy diet rich in fresh fruit, vegetables, high-fiber food and grains.
- Avoid bigger meals
- Try to avoid stress
- Reduce intake of alcohol and chocolate
- Drink cold milk
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