Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a condition that is characterized by heartburn that is felt around the lower chest area. It is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. The most common
acid reflux symptom is a burning sensation in the chest or pain. Acidity is caused due to excess production of acid in the stomach by the gastric glands. Factors that cause acidity include:
Heart burn is one of the most
common symptoms seen in about 5% of the Indian population. It is characterized by a BURNING SENSATION IN THE CHEST AFTER MEALS. It may be accompanied by sour eructations or food coming back into the mouth. Sometimes the distress
is so severe that this condition is mistaken for a heart attack.
Heart burn is caused by reflux of the food and acid from the stomach the food pipe. The root cause is inappropriate relaxation of the valve between the food pipe and the stomach.Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (esophagus). Typically, when food is swallowed, a band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter) relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into the stomach.
A comprehensive diagnosis is the first step towards the right treatment. The complications because of reflux of acid can be easily diagnosed by a simple test known as ENDOSCOPY In this process a small 9mm wide camera mounted over a tube goes into the food pipe and the stomach, which makes the whole area visible on a T.V. Monitor.
This is a common disease but can lead to fatal complications. So early diagnosis and treatment are desirable. However, The general guidelines are :
Dr. Hemant Bhatt. M.S (Surgeon) Mission of clinic is to prevent and treat gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
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