What is stomach acid? Symptoms + treatment

Stomach acid is a strong chemical compound that helps digest food in the digestive system. This acid, which is produced from the secretions of the glands of the stomach wall, plays a key role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients from the stomach and absorbing microbes into the body. cause ulcers... In this article from Parla Gastroenterology and Liver Specialist Clinic, we will further examine stomach acid and its effect on the health of the digestive system.. Stay with us until the end of the article ❤️ What are the symptoms of stomach acid? Symptoms of heartburn, or so-called heartburn, usually include a burning sensation and pain in the chest or under the chest that may radiate to the throat and back. This feeling often worsens after eating and especially when lying down or bending over. People may have a bitter or sour taste in the mouth, cough or even a sore throat, nausea, severe nausea. It goes up and goes to the esophagus... - ** Heartburn and heartburn:** This feeling is usually felt as pain or burning in the lower chest and in the middle of the abdomen... Heartburn occurs when stomach acid goes back up into the esophagus and irritates the sponge. It weakens and allows the acid to go back into the esophagus. Stomach wall with a lot of acid or acid reflux into the esophagus... If the problem worsens, these symptoms may get worse..- **Abdominal and stomach pain:** A lot of stomach acid can irritate the stomach wall and lead to pain.... This pain may be sharp, burning or throbbing and can be felt in the upper part of the stomach... - Sore throat and hoarseness: - **Swallowing problems**: In cases where stomach acid returns to the esophagus and causes inflammation and irritation, swallowing food may become difficult and painful... - **Chronic cough and breathing problems**: Some people with stomach acid experience long coughs and breathing problems such as shortness of breath.... These problems usually occur when the stomach acid returns to the lungs or lungs. * The sour taste in the mouth is caused by the return of stomach acid to the esophagus and even the mouth, which in some cases can be accompanied by bad breath.... - **Decreased appetite**: Some people may avoid eating because of heartburn or acid reflux, and this causes loss of appetite and weight... The symptoms mentioned can be different depending on the severity and duration of the stomach acid problems.. Gastric reflux .... what Should we eat to reduce stomach acid? In this table, foods that help reduce stomach acid and relieve the symptoms associated with it have been introduced.... These foods, with their natural properties, help regulate stomach acid and improve the health of the digestive system.... Does stomach acid cause headaches?... ** Yes, stomach acid indirectly causes headaches... The digestive system can lead to headaches... Also, people who have problems such as stomach reflux or heartburn, usually experience stress and tension. which can also be another cause of headache.. On the other hand, headache may be due to lack of sleep... Improper nutrition or stress caused by digestive problems will intensify.** What is stomach acid treatment? Stomach acid treatment is usually done by changing the lifestyle, proper diet and taking medicine if needed... Among the effective lifestyle solutions, we can mention **sleeping with the head elevated** which helps prevent acid reflux and it is also better to **avoid lying down two to three hours after eating**... **Using loose and comfortable clothes on the stomach will stimulate stomach pressure... **Caffeinated and carbonated drinks such as coffee and soft drinks also cause reflux symptoms It aggravates** and it is better to avoid them.. **Eating stomach soothing foods such as banana, yogurt, ginger and coconut water** can help reduce symptoms.. Medical treatments include antacids and drugs such as ranitidine and famotidine, which reduce the amount of stomach acid produced, as well as proton tapazol and operazole pump, which have a longer effect.. Natural methods such as chamomile and mint tea or honey and warm water It can help reduce acid... Finally, stress management is also important, because stress can increase the production of stomach acid. Exercises such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can reduce stress and help improve symptoms. Symptoms of nervous stomach acid, or more scientifically, acid reflux are common problems that increase in stressful situations or anxiety. The stomach or chest, which is often accompanied by other digestive symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or heartburn. an important task or other stressful situation...Many people with acid reflux get worse with increased tension and worry...Also, anxiety and stress can reduce the muscle contractions of the digestive tract, which in turn helps food stay in the stomach longer, causing acid reflux. Breathing exercise and light exercise can help reduce symptoms. Also, avoiding fatty, spicy and caffeinated foods and eating light meals can help reduce acid secretion and symptoms. Some fruits, due to their high acidity or irritating compounds, can increase stomach acid and aggravate acid reflux symptoms. High citric acid They can irritate the stomach... For people with acid reflux, consumption of these fruits may cause heartburn and increase acid symptoms.... 2.... **Tomato**: Although tomatoes are often considered one of the vegetables and citric acid in the stomach. The enzyme bromelain and various acids can stimulate the stomach mucosa and increase the secretion of stomach acid.... Therefore, the consumption of pineapple for people whose symptoms of stomach acid increases.... Is it stomach acid?. Several factors can cause an increase in stomach acid, including improper diet and lifestyle... consumption of spicy, fatty, fried, and highly spiced foods can stimulate the production of stomach acid... caffeinated beverages such as coffee, carbonated soft drinks, and alcohol are also common causes of increased stomach acid... the habit of overeating, eating quickly, and lying down or sleeping immediately after a meal can also lead to an increase in stomach acid production. Foods with spicy spices can stimulate the secretion of stomach acid and lead to reflux and heartburn. It may aggravate the symptoms of reflux.** 4... **Fizzy and alcoholic beverages**: **Fizzy beverages and alcoholic beverages** can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and lead to the return of acid to the esophagus... Eating can return stomach acid to the esophagus and cause heartburn... Continuous stress is more prone to digestive problems such as acid reflux... 9... **Consumption of chocolate**: Chocolate contains substances that can relax the lower esophageal sphincter and cause acid to return to Esophagus. Stomach acid and shortness of breath can sometimes be directly related to each other, especially in cases where a person has gastric reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In this case, stomach acid moves up through the esophagus and enters higher areas such as the throat and larynx. Shortness of breath, coughing or even wheezing. These symptoms are especially aggravated at night or after consuming heavy meals.. When stomach acid gets close to the respiratory tract, it may cause inflammation and irritation of the tissues adjacent to the trachea and lungs, leading to a feeling of heaviness in the chest and shortness of breath. In some cases, this shortness of breath may be confused with symptoms such as rebreathing.. a hoarse voice, and in more severe cases, difficulty swallowing or chest pain.. Treatment of shortness of breath caused by stomach acid involves controlling stomach acid and reducing reflux.. Lifestyle changes such as avoiding fatty and spicy foods, eating smaller meals, and avoiding sleeping immediately after meals can be helpful. The body relaxes, including the lower esophageal sphincter, which can cause stomach acid to return to the esophagus and heartburn. Also, with the growth of the fetus and the increase in the pressure of the uterus on the stomach, stomach acid increases and the symptoms of reflux intensify. Stomach acid treatment is usually done with a combination of lifestyle changes, proper diet and, if needed, medication. Effective lifestyle measures include sleeping with the head elevated, avoiding lying down immediately after eating, and wearing loose clothing. Foods such as bananas, yogurt, and ginger help reduce symptoms. In addition to For accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment, it is recommended to visit specialized centers such as Parla Gastroenterology and Liver Clinic. This clinic helps patients control and treat digestive problems by providing expert advice and using advanced methods. Aloe vera, as a natural sedative, reduces stomach inflammation... take it before every meal... Of course, this method is not suitable for everyone and it is better to use it with caution and in small amounts.. Frequent return of stomach acid to the esophagus or gastric reflux is a condition in which due to the weakening of the muscles at the end of the esophagus, stomach acid returns upwards and into the esophagus... Several factors such as consuming fatty foods, caffeinated drinks and sleeping immediately after eating can aggravate this problem... Chronic reflux can lead to inflammation of the esophagus and more complications that require treatment... Stomach acid treatment at home You can use simple methods to treat stomach acid at home.... **Eating light and low-fat foods such as bananas, barley and vegetables is useful**... Drinking warm water or teas such as chamomile and ginger can also help to quickly relieve the stomach.. Also, chewing sugarless gum helps to slightly reduce stomach acid and increase serum acid.. Back to the esophagus... Is it possible to prevent stomach acid? prevented? ***Yes, heartburn can be prevented**....by changing your **diet and lifestyle**, such as ***avoiding spicy food** and **fat,** *** ***eating smaller meals,** and **increasing stomach acid during sleep. It can prevent the return of acid during sleep.. Exercises such as yoga and quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption are also effective.... Also, if the problem continues, it is recommended to take the right medicines with a doctor.... What is stomach acid?... It is, but the stomach naturally protects against it.... Sometimes when this acid is too much, it can cause heartburn or go back up into the throat, how does it reduce the feeling of pain? Stomach acid is one of the strong fluids in the body that helps digest food.. but its excessive increase can lead to problems such as heartburn and digestive discomfort, so it is necessary to control and reduce it... **Stomach acid control requires a change in lifestyle and eating habits that can help improve digestive health.** Observing the points mentioned in the table not only helps to reduce stomach discomfort **but also increases the quality of life**.... If the symptoms continue or worsen, it is necessary to consult a doctor for further investigation and appropriate treatment... conclusion In this article, we examined stomach acid and ways to reduce it. Stomach acid helps digest food and plays an important role in digestive health, but an increase in it can lead to discomfort such as heartburn. Important tips to reduce stomach acid include avoiding spicy and fatty foods, eating small meals and reducing stress. Also, drinking and drinking lukewarm water relaxes the stomach. Dr. Mohammad Amani, gastroenterologist and liver specialist