Introduction

The digestive system is at the very core of our well-being. Every part of the body is affected by what we eat and how the digestive system absorbs the nutrients from our foods. Thousands and thousands of hyperacidity patients are taking regularly antacids that suppress symptoms but do nothing to treat the underlying causes of diseases. For most this is becoming a lifelong habit with high cost, not only in monetary terms, but also through the long list of side effects and gradually declining overall health.

In this regards a proper homeopathy treatment targets to treat the cause of hyperacidity and as well as improves the acidity symptoms very effectively and rapidly than other therapy. The indicated homeopathy medicines can be of great help not only in improving the hyperacidity symptoms but also to cure the disease completely, if avoids the trigger factors of hyperacidity with the homeopathy treatment.

The mental stress, worried, anxiety, depression are the psychological stressors of hyperacidity. Homeopathy treatment is based upon the total symptoms of the person not only from the disease related part but from the other aspect like mental, physical and spiritual aspects thus helps to treat the cause of the disease whether origin from psychological source or physical source or deep seated emotional source. Thus help to cure the disease at its deep seated root level.      

Physiology of acidity

The gastric glands of stomach create acid, which is necessary to digest the food. When the gastric glands create more acid than needed for the digestion process, you tend to feel a burning sensation. This condition is commonly called acidity.

Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a condition that is characterized by heartburn that is felt around the lower chest area. It is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. The most common acid reflux symptom is a burning sensation in the chest, and pain. While most people suffer in pain, they do not realise that poor lifestyle choices are the main reason behind acidity.

When acidity symptoms occur more than twice a week, your doctor may diagnose you with Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.

Chronic acidity may lead to serious risks that include:

Oesophagus damage: Oesophagus is the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. When acid moves back up and enters the oesophagus, it sets the stage for esophageal ulcers, oesophagitis, esophageal strictures, and Barrett’s Oesophagus.

Increased risk of oesophagus cancer, which is more likely if you have a history of the condition in the family.

Acid reflux can wear down the enamel of your teeth and lead to cavities.

Causes of acidity

1. Unhealthy eating habits

• Skipping meals or eating at irregular times
• Eating just before sleeping
• Overeating
• Consumption of spicy food
• High intake of table salt
• Diet low in dietary fiber

2. Excessive consumption of certain food

• Drinks such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, soft drinks
• Extremely spicy food
• Fat rich food such as pizza, doughnuts, and fried food 

3. Side-effects of certain temporary medications as well as existing medications.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Medicines for high blood pressure
• Antibiotics
• Depression and anxiety medications

4. Stomach disorder such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, tumours, peptic ulcers, among others.

5. Other causes include

• Consumption of non-vegetarian food
• Excessive stress, anxiety ,worry etc
• Lack of sleep
• Frequent smoking
• Lack of physical exercise
• Frequent consumption of alcohol

Acidity symptoms

• Burning sensation and pain in the stomach
• Burning sensation and pain in the throat
• Difficulty swallowing or the sensation of food being stuck in your throat
• Frequent burping or hiccups for no apparent reason
• Burning sensation and pain in the chest
• Regurgitation: Prolonged sour taste in the mouth or bitter-tasting acid that backs up into your throat and mouth
• Post-meal heaviness
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Indigestion
• Bad breath
• Restlessness, nausea is a symptom of acidity

Hyperacidity symptoms include:

• Heartburn: Persistent pain or discomfort that moves from your stomach to your chest and sometimes even up to your throat.
• Chronic discomfort in the upper abdomen
• Bloody or black stool often accompanied by bloody vomiting
• Wheezing, dry cough, hoarseness, or chronic sore throat
• Weight loss for no apparent reason

PREVENTIVE TIPS

The main cause of acidity is your lifestyle, and hence, the most vital remedy is lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes that may help include:

• Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
• Consumption of healthy food
• Maintaining regular eating time with dinner ending at least two to three hours before bed
• Having small regular meals
• Following a low-carb diet
• Avoid food that triggers acidity such as raw onion and citrus juice
• Avoiding caffeine and carbonated drinks
• Avoid sleeping on your right side
• Cut down on smoking and alcohol
• Keeping your mind and body active
• Starting stress-relieving activities
• Try to avoid medications that cause acidity.

 ROLE OF HOMEOPATHY 

• The homeopathic medicine is based on the current state of the disease, symptoms of, lifestyle, dietary habits, and emotional state of the patient. Hence, it acts on a deeper level and corrects the imbalance in the system. 

• Homeopathy treats the disease at the root and tries to correct the functioning of the digestive system.

• Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution .