ACIDITY OR HEART BURN [ACIDITY]
ACIDITY, HEART BURN, WATER BRASH, PEPTIC ULCER ACIDITY: Acidity is a common name referred to regurgitation of acid or partly digested food from stomach into food pipe or mouth. WATER BRASH / HEARTBURN: Heartburn / water brash is burning sensation behind the breast bone or sternum. It is due to regurgitation of sour fluid from the esophagus into the oral cavity. It is normal when it occurs occasionally but frequent and severe heartburn is a manifestation of some esophageal dysfunction. PEPTIC ULCER: Small or big erosion in the mucosa (lining) of the stomach. CAUSES: • Stress and tensions. • Emotional factors like fear, anger, tension etc. • Overeating, large meals. • Obesity. • Alcohol, Cigarette smoking. • Irregular eating habits. • Certain drugs like, aspirin, antibiotics, pain killers etc. • Bending, lying down or physical exertion soon after eating. • After eating certain food like- onion, coffee, tea, tomatoes, citrus fruits, spicy, pepper, chilies, deep fried food, aerate...