| ACIDITY Acidity is an acute or chronic irritation, inflammation, erosion or infection of the stomach lining with excessive secretion of the normal acid which is present in the stomach. When the secretion is in normal amounts, it helps in digestion of food . Gastritis is the result of Hurry, Worry, Curry. Causes of acidity could be many but common being : intake of spicy food, fasting for long hours, stress, frequent & repeated use of pain killer tablets, smoking, alcohol intake, excessive intake of tea & coffee s& irregular meals The condition is more commonly seen in middle aged and elderly people, in alcoholics, smokers, people living in a stressful and competitive environment, or people consuming spicy food. Gastritis Symptoms include: abdominal pain, cramps, black stools, vomiting (occasionally), appetite loss, fever, weakness, swollen abdomen, sharp, dull or annoying pain in the chest, acid taste , mild nausea ,diarrhea (rare), belching or gas. pain in the upper abdomen or burning pain in the chest region. Neglecting initial problems could cause ulcers in the stomach which could bleed or even perforate which is a life-threatening condition or even lead to cancer. Homoeopathy & Acidity Homoeopathic medicines are prescribed on the basis of presenting complaints along with physical, emotional, and genetic make up that individualizes a person. This constitutional approach encompassing mind and body works at root-level, which can be tackled by a constitutional or individualized homoeopathic treatment. Homoeopathy is very effective in managing all the acute expressions of gastritis as well as plays role in prevention of relapse of the condition. Homoeopathy manages gastritis effectively, gently and safely. |
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