How to Avoid The Symptoms of Stomach Acid

Stomach acid production is regulated by both the autonomic nervous system and several hormones. It occurs as a result, sometimes, of the tube connecting the stomach and mouth. Stomach acidity usually goes by itself or by using some non-prescription medicines. But if it continues to occur for more than a week or two weeks, the patient should consult a doctor immediately.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Symptoms of stomach acidity include:
   1. Feeling of burning sensation below the breastbone and the upper stomach, which may reach the throat.
   2. Increased burning after eating or lying down, also with a sense of some sore taste in the mouth, and perhaps this is worse when you lie down, and frequently during the night.

2. These are some steps to avoid stomach acid:
   1. Stop smoking: This is because the cigarettes can cause acidity or makes it worse; in addition to that, they increase the risk of cancer of the esophagus, which is linked to chronic diseases.
   2. Get rid of excess body weight: weigh too much pressure on your stomach and can cause acid reflux again and therefore the loss of 5-10 kg help to avoid acidity.
   3. Avoid foods that cause acidity: Like the chocolate and mint, alcohol, citrus fruits and juices, as well as foods rich in spices, fried and fatty foods, tea, coffee and soft drinks.

3. 4. Change your eating habits: So try to eat smaller meals and slower, and wait at least two to three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed.
   5. Stay away from tight clothes: it should be the belt and other garments that put pressure on your stomach and a little wide.
   6. Raise the head when you sleep: status of some blocks under the legs of the bed to elevate your head six inches or more, it helps not to reflux of stomach acids, and also can use the pillows a little high to achieve the same results.

Tips & Warnings

• In some cases it is better to consult a doctor

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on 11/19/2009 Well Written 5* Recommended