A C I D I T Y&

I T S M A N A G E M E N T ( H O M E R E M E D I E S )

BY DR. IMTIYAZ IBRAHIM KONDKARI B.U.M.S.(MUM);C.C.H.;C.G.O,;C.F.P,;S.F.A.(USA)

I TRAIN THE TRAINER FOR CPR( CARIDO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION)

F I R S T A I D E R A N D H O M E N U R S I N G

PRACTISING AS CONSULTANT GREEK PHYSICIAN

FOR LAST 24 YRS.IN MUMBAISABOO SIDDIQUE HOSPITAL AND

KURLA NURSING AND SURGICAL MATERNITY HOME

Cell no. 00919833815938 / 00919322253527

I, TREAT

CHRONIC DISEASES, DEGENARATIVE DISEASES,

RARELY TREATED DISEASES

E.G.

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

( L O S I N G W T / G A I N I N G W T. ) ,

• I N J E C T I O N T R E AT M E N T

F O R P I L E S ,

( W i t h o u t o p e r a t i o n )

• M E D I C A L M A N A G E M E N T O F B P H ,

• P R E V E N T I N G H E A RT D I S E A S E S ,

• R E V E R S A L O F H E A RT D I S E A S E S ,

W i t h o u t I N T E RV E N T I O N

A R R E S T O F H A I R F A L L / P I M P L E S

D A R K C I R C L E / S K I N C A R E

E R E C T I L E D Y S F U N C T I O N

I N M A L E S

A Z O S P E R M E A I N M A L E

S E X P E R T

I T R E A T P I L E S W I T H O U T O P E R A T I O N

H Y P E R A C I D I T Y is also called

A C I D D Y S P E P S I A , WHICH IS ONE OF THE

MOST COMMON PROBLEM.

H Y P E R A C I D I T Y is a medical condition in which the stomach secretes a L O T O F A C I D S .

It can be caused due to various reasons

MEDICATIONS, STRESSED LIFESTYLE AND SPICY FOODS.

A c i d i t y o r a c i d r e fl u x is a condition where the gastric juices

and stomach contents flow backwards from the stomach to the oesophagus.

The oesophagus is the tube connecting the mouth and the stomach.

This particular occurrence causes irritation in the oesophagus often leaving a sour

or bitter taste in the mouth.

Heart burn is also caused by it.

Sometimes, the problem aggravates and lead to other

complications such as chronic indigestion and gastric ulcers.

The problem of hyperacidity affects more than 55% population

of the India.

H y p e r a c i d i t y has various symptoms, which can include

sudden stomach pain,

vomiting, loss of appetite,

flatulence and

heartburn.

Acidity Symptoms

Respiratory problemsCoughing

Vomiting

Long heartburn

Stomach and chest painFlatulence

Acidity Symptoms cont……

Bloating

Stomach ulcers

Pain in ears

Gastroesophageal reflux

Pain in muscular contraction

Inadequate weight and

Turning down food in infants are the symptoms of acidity.

Hyperacidity CausesHyperacidity can be caused due to following reasons –

Medications– Hyperacidity can be caused due to prolonged intake of various medications. --Some anti-inflammatory drugs, when taken for a long period of time can develop chances of hyperacidity.Alcohol– Drinking alcohol can not only damage your liver, but also can give invitation to hyperacidity problem.Smoking– Heavy smoking is considered to be the other most important cause of hyper acidity.

Other causes of acidity include -

Pregnancy

Obesity

Aging

Fasting

Eating junk foods

Acidity problems can interfere your daily activities,

hence it should be treated timely.

120-150 million people suffer from digestive diseases in the India alone.

20% of the population experience Gastroesophageal Reflux symptoms weekly.

Stomach acidity is a recurrent problem in a lot of people

The home remedies for acidity are without any side effects and

can bring immense relief

if consistently pursued

Let us take a look at some of the home remedies for acidity:

Calcium gives immediate relief from acidity.

Drinking cold milk in small quantities after meals can help bring down acidity.

Ice creams are also known to help in acidity.

A pinch of baking soda added to a glass of water can give immediate relief from gas and acidity.

Acidic and sour condiments like sauces, hot sauce, vinegar, pickles etc. should be avoided.

Fried and oi ly food can give a bad time and should be kept away.

Keep away from eating raw vegetables like onion, radish, cucumber, tomatoes and peppers.

Sipping on mint juice after meals can be very useful.

Suck on a small clove to get relief from acidity.

It helps in subsiding any acid reflux tendencies.

Bananas are full of potassium and can help

reduce acidity symptoms if taken daily.

Coconut Water sipped throughout the day can

give relief from incessant heart burn.

Ginger is very useful in

treating digestion problems.

A spoonful of ginger juice 2-3 times a day can relieve acidity.

S t a y a w a y

F r o m

A l c o h o l ,

C a ff e i n e

A n d To b a c c o .

Eat small meals at

regular intervals and

chew food slowly.

Skipping meals worsens

the acidity problem.

N o t having s u ffi c i e n t s l e e p can a l s o a g g rava t e the a c i d i t y problem.

E xe rc i s i n g is very h e l p f u l . Don’t go to bed right after a meal.

A small stroll or walk post meal is very beneficial.

O v e r w e i g h t o r o b e s e people may have the problem more

because of the excess pressure on the digesti ve tract.

So try l o s i n g w e i g h t to see an improvement

in your GERD symptoms.

LASTLY, DRINK lots of WATER, about 6-8 glasses a day.

However, DON’T DRINK WATER d u r i n g o r i m m e d i a t e l y a ft e r

A M E A L .

It dilutes gastric juices and can inhibit proper digestion.

T h e H O M E R E M E D I E S

f o r A C I D I T Y a r e W I T H O U T a n y S I D E E F F E C T S

a n d c a n b r i n g I M M E N S E R E L I E F

i f c o n s i s t e n t l y P U R S U E D

Myth # 1 Ulcers: Spicy food and stress cause stomach ulcers.

False - The truth is, the majority of stomach ulcers are caused either by infection with a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) or by use of

pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen, the so-called non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Most H. pylori-related ulcers can be cured with antibiotics. NSAID-induced ulcers can be cured with time, stomach-protective

medications, antacids, and avoidance of NSAIDs. Now that it is appreciated that H. pylori and NSAIDs are the cause of most ulcers and patients are being managed appropriately, the

ulcers that are coming to medical attention are increasingly likely to be unrelated to H. pylori or NSAIDs. Spicy food and stress

(except when associated with extreme medical conditions) may aggravate ulcer symptoms in some people,

but they do not cause ulcers. Ulcers can also be caused by cancer.

Myth # 2 Heartburn:

Smoking a cigarette helps relieve heartburn.

False - Actually, cigarette smoking may contribute to heartburn.

Heartburn occurs when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LES) – a muscle between the oesophagus and stomach – relaxes,

allowing the acidic contents of the stomach to splash back (reflux) into the oesophagus.

People who smoke more frequently have inflammation of the oesophagus (esophagitis),

presumably caused by increased reflux of acid, that is the basis of heartburn.

The increased reflux is believed to be due to the fact that cigarette smoking causes the LES to relax.

Myth # 3 Constipation: Habitual use of enemas to treat constipation is harmless

falseIt is not clear whether or not habitual use of enemas is harmless

since there has been very little study of the effects of enemas or laxatives over the long term.

Early studies showed that laxatives might injure the colon if taken chronically by impairing contraction of the colonic muscles,

and this finding was extrapolated to include enemas. The data from the studies is not strong, however.

In fact, some physicians feel that enemas are preferred over laxatives since they are a more "natural" means of

stimulating a bowel movement. (Enemas mimic a large amount of stool in the rectum,

the usual stimulus for a bowel movement.) An on-going need for enemas is not normal;

you should see a doctor if you find yourself relying on them or any other medication to have a bowel movement.

M y t h # 4 I n fl a m m a t o r y B o w e l D i s e a s e

( U l c e r a ti v e C o l i ti s a n d C r o h n ' s D i s e a s e ) : I n fl a m m a t o r y b o w e l d i s e a s e i s c a u s e d

b y p s y c h o l o g i c a l p r o b l e m s .

False - Inflammatory bowel disease is the general name for two

diseases that cause inflammation in the intestines, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The cause of the disease is

unknown, but researchers speculate that it may result from a virus or bacteria interacting with the body's immune system.

No evidence has been found to support the theory that inflammatory bowel disease is caused by tension, anxiety, or

any other psychological factor or disorder, although these can aggravate the discomfort caused by the disease.

DR.IMTIYAZ KONDKARI B U M S , C G O , C C H , C F P , S F A ( U S A ) ,

T R A I N S T H E T R A I N E R F O R C P R , F I R S T - A I D E R , N U R S I N G

I T R E AT T H E R A R E LY T R E AT E D D I S E A S E S :

P R E V E N T I O N A N D R E V E R S A L O F H E A R T D I S E A S E S

B E N I G N H Y P E R T R O P H Y O F P R O S TAT E

M A N A G E M E N T O F D I A B E T E S

M A N A G E M E N T O F B L O O D P R E S S U R E / S T R E S S / D R U G A B U S E

W E I G H T M A N A G E M E N T

A R R E S T O F H A I R FA L L / P I M P L E S / D A R K C I R C L E / S K I N C A R E E R E C T I L E D Y S F U N C T I O N I N M A L E S A Z O S P E R M E A I N M A L E

S E X P E R T T R E AT P I L E S W I T H O U T O P E R AT I O N