Acidity

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We often hear people say, ‘I have acidity problems.’ But have you ever wondered what they mean by it? What happened when someone says they are suffering from acidity? How is acidity caused?
The food we eat goes into our stomach through the oesophagus. The gastric glands in your 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 below the breastbone. This condition is commonly called acidity.
Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a condition that is characterised 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.

Causes of Acidity
1. Unhealthy eating habits
2. Excessive consumption of certain food
3. Side-effects of certain temporary medications as well as existing medications.
4. Stomach disorder such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, tumours, peptic ulcers, among others.