What is acidity?
Find out the medicines, the doctor prescribes to treat acidity and how can it be prevented?
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Acidity is a condition caused by the creation of excess acid by the gastric glands during digestion. Proton pump inhibitors (Aciphex, Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, Protonix) also lessen the amount of acid your stomach makes. Prokinetics (Reglan, Urecholine) can help strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), empty your stomach faster, and ease acid reflux.
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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 treatment
When you visit your healthcare provider, your symptoms are considered to determine whether you have acidity or whether it is a possible complication of some other problem. Based on your condition and the depth of the acid reflux problem,
You will be prescribed an antacid that contains aluminium, calcium or magnesium.
Your doctor may also suggest the use of histamine blocking agents (H2 receptor blockers) such as cimetidine, nizatidine, ranitidine, and famotidine
If the condition is severe, proton pump inhibitors may be prescribed
If the condition is extremely severe, your doctor may suggest Vagotomy surgery that helps to reduce the production of acid in the stomach.
Your healthcare provider may be able to
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