If you have increased stomach acidity (symptoms will be presented below), then you should take all necessary measures to eliminate this phenomenon. Indeed, due to exposure to excess hydrochloric acid in the main digestive organ, a person may soon face such serious diseases as an ulcer or erosion. This is due to the fact that the altered digestive enzyme begins to literally eat through the walls of the stomach. So, let's take a closer look at why today a huge number of people are faced with such a pathology.
Main causes of high stomach acid
Everyone knows the fact that hydrochloric acid is responsible for the process of digestion in the human body. As a rule, its percentage in gastric juice is measured by pH. The normal concentration is 0.4 or 0.5 percent. But if these indicators deviate to a smaller or, conversely, larger side, then the person immediatelythere are problems with digestion. Typically, such a pathological condition occurs against the background of severe stress or malnutrition (for example, alcohol abuse, as well as spicy, fatty, spicy, sour and animal foods).
Among other things, the deviation presented may be due to long breaks between meals or a heavy dinner.
Increased stomach acidity: deviation symptoms
From the above it is clear that the increased acidity of gastric juice is associated with excessive production of hydrochloric acid in it. That is why people with this diagnosis may observe the following symptoms in themselves:
- Heartburn accompanied by a burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus.
- Belching, which is described by patients as an unpleasant phenomenon with a sour taste.
- Aching and constant pain in the epigastric region may also indicate that a person has increased stomach acidity. Symptoms of this deviation are especially intense during the feeling of hunger.
- The appearance of a feeling of bloating and heaviness in the stomach, especially after eating even a minimal amount of food.
- Persistent bowel problems (may include both diarrhea and constipation).
- Significant decrease in appetite.
- The appearance of apathy, as well as a bad mood.
- Persistent stomach discomfort and irritability.
As you can see, there are many signs thata person has increased acidity of the stomach. These symptoms and many others are most often associated with malnutrition. That is why a he althy lifestyle in such situations should be given great attention.
How to treat?
“I have high stomach acid. What to do?" - with such a question, people very often turn to gastroenterologists. Usually, after making a diagnosis, doctors prescribe a series of tablets to patients that can lower the concentration of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice, as well as improve the digestion process. These drugs include the drugs "Omeprazole", "Famotidine", "Omez", "Ranitidine", "Pancreatin", "Creon", etc. But the main factor in the treatment of this disease is diet. After all, drugs give only a temporary effect, and if you continue to lead a wrong lifestyle, the disease will return again and again with more and more complications.
