how to solve acidity problem

Question

Acidity is result of imbalance between acid secreting mechanisms of stomach and protective mechanisms. Presently, it is increasing in prevalence majorly because of lifestyle changes like:-

a) alcohol consumption
b) skipping meals
c) lack of physical activity
d) poor diet, lack of fibre in diet
e) deficient water
f) consumption of spicy foods
g) prolonged use of nsaids (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
h) stress.

Acidity can be very well prevented by making some lifestyle changes like taking plenty of fluids and fibre, avoiding highly seasoned foods and overeating, taking some homely remedies like cumin seeds and cinnamon.

In cases otherwise, or when there is some pathology of gi is involved, exact cause needs to be ascertained and the person should be treated individualistically.

Chhavi Bansal · Accepted Answer

Acidity is result of imbalance between acid secreting mechanisms of stomach and protective mechanisms. Presently, it is increasing in prevalence majorly because of lifestyle changes like:-

a) alcohol consumption
b) skipping meals
c) lack of physical activity
d) poor diet, lack of fibre in diet
e) deficient water
f) consumption of spicy foods
g) prolonged use of nsaids (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
h) stress.

Acidity can be very well prevented by making some lifestyle changes like taking plenty of fluids and fibre, avoiding highly seasoned foods and overeating, taking some homely remedies like cumin seeds and cinnamon.

In cases otherwise, or when there is some pathology of gi is involved, exact cause needs to be ascertained and the person should be treated individualistically.

Ravikanth Shanmugam · Answer

Hello lybrate-user, some common causes of gas could be-
1. Acidity 
2. Infection in the stomach
3. Worms, especially in the intestine
4. Too much eating
5. Weak digestion power, which eventually causes indigestion
6. Eating too much of junk or fast food and other heavy foods
7. Excessive consumption of tea and coffee
8. Allergies 
 treatment should be based on cause of gas. Healthier lifestyle changes are highly suggested here.