What is Hyperacidity?
The human stomach contains gastric glands which are responsible for the proper digestion of food in it. Gastric glands achieve the digestion by secreting various acids, the chief of which is the hydrochloric acid. These acids are aided by various enzymes of the stomach in bringing about digestion. The level of acids in the human stomach is generally controlled; but for some reason if the level of acids increases beyond the normal levels, then the condition is known as Hyperacidity.
Why is Hyperacidity caused?
The stomach is equipped with these acids in order to be able to digest the food. The acids are released when foods enter the stomach. However some foods are difficult to digest than the others. For such foods, the stomach needs to secrete more acids. Continuous secretions of such acids could lead to hyperacidity in the stomach.
This excessive production of acids could be made higher due to various factors. Ulcers in the stomach are one of the commonest causes in increasing acid production.
People with stomach cancers will also have hyperacidity problems as one of the symptoms. For this reason, acidity should not be ignored if it lasts for a long period of time, or if the person is older.
There is a condition known as the acid-reflux complex, due to which the stomach acids are refluxed back to the food pipe. When this happens, a prominent sour taste is felt in the mouth, and a belch might occur.
What are the Symptoms of Hyperacidity?
When a person has hyperacidity in the stomach, there can be a vast difference in the kinds of symptoms observed. For some people it may be a simple bellyache, but for others, it could lead to days of restlessness with continuous cramps in the stomach.
In fact restlessness is the most common symptom of hyperacidity, followed by nausea and vomiting. There is a sour taste felt in the mouth, which is due to the excess deposition of the acids. Sometimes there are sour belches and passing off wind. Other digestive problems like constipation and indigestion will also occur. In some cases, stiffness is felt in the stomach.
How can Hyperacidity be avoided?
A proper dietary pattern is the best thing in order to avoid hyperacidity. The following tips must be followed:
How can Hyperacidity be controlled with Simple Home Remedies?
There are several simple household tips to keep hyperacidity under control. The following are some of them:-




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January 12th, 2009 at 4:48 am
Thanks a lot for the information being posted here. It’s very helpful. May God bless you…..
March 9th, 2009 at 11:50 am
sir, thank you so much for the info.. its very helpul. i would like to ask if what will be the alternative herbs, vegetables, or diet if im here in a tropical country Philippines.. pls send me guides to completely eradicate this disease! pls.
And sir, is it ok if im goin to undergo 2 weeks Cleansing Diet, by eating only raw vegetables and fruits, water, coconut water and coconut meat? Godbless and im anticipating your response to my email… thank u..
March 31st, 2009 at 10:21 pm
Thanks for the information. I am just concerned in some of the remedies that you have sited. I have hyperacidity, i experience the agonizing pain that it gives you, that’s why i have consulted a doctor. The doctor told me to avoid milk and sour juices like orange juice. But in this article, most of the remedies have included milk and also one include orange juice. I’m confused. I also have read different articles about this but they also contradict each other. One said milk is the best remedy and the other milk must be avoided. I was diagnosed with acute gastritis and the doctor gave me zantac. It was very effective! But after a month, attacks came back.
April 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
Good article. Omiprozole(ocid) helped me the most. However it is not curative and just gives relief. Do let me know a permanent cure for hyperacidity.home emedies for me have been useless.
March 28th, 2010 at 9:19 am
very informative.thanks a lot.omepresole(omez) helps me last 6 months!
May 25th, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I found warm milk with psyllium helped me insantly. when i’ve had this acid stomach in the past, it stays for a very long time. After the warm milk and psyllium, i immedietly felt better and my stomach has improved since. thanks so much for this remedy. i always stayed away from milk in the past. but it has proven to be a remedy for me.
thanks
August 12th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
i m suffering from hyperacidity from last 1.5 years but i do not find any permanent cure for it . after every meal i felt fire inside my stomach and it goes to throat . so plz advise me safe and effective cure for me
August 19th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
What is psyllium? I am also suffering this illness for almost 4 onths now. And yes my doctor advice me to avoid milk and orange juices. What is really the best rememdy?
April 10th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Dear Sir,
My sistery aged 39 years married having two childrens is suffering from continuous ommitting her CT scan is normal, Doctors has also carried out angiography (normal) After 10 days of hospitilasation she was ok again same episode was repeated.Ultrasography is ok. What would be cause and cure. She didnt have food from last 10 days. What should she eat!!!!
Pls advise Regards.
August 18th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
This post is very helpful for people like me who is sometimes suffering with this kind off illness, I’m very thankful for I have learn a lot just like what is the symptoms. For now I feel better than ever before.for I have this very disturbing illness,your post help me a lot specially just like me who live here in Italy it’s very difficult to explain what I feel to my doctor because they don’t understand English. Again thank you and have more interesting and helpful medical post!