Hyperacidity

Hyperacidity is a widespread Disorder which if not treated in time leads to ULCER Formation in the Digestive Tract. It is mainly caused when Hydrochloric Acid an important component of the Digestive Juices is produced in Excess.

Passing Gas is certainly an embarrassing situation as it is considered bad manners. An average person Belches Once or Twice a Day, especially after Meals. In some Societies, Belching after a Meal is taken by the Host as a compliment. In Infants it is called BURPING.

Technically through there is a slight difference between the GAS coming out from both Orifices i.e Mouth and Rectum. In a Belch after a Meal we expect Air swallowed while eating. If a Sour after Taste in the Mouth follows a Belch, It is a Symptom of Indigestion and it also means we are expelling GASES formed in the Stomach.

On the other hand GAS is always formed internally as a result of incomplete Digestion. Food must be broken down into simple sugars found in certain foods, however resist this break-down process because the ENZYME that does this work is either weak or the person does not produce this Enzyme. These complex sugars pass intact through the stomach and small intestine and enter the large intestine where they settle and begin to Ferment. This Fermentation produces Carbon dioxide commonly known as GAS.

CONSTIPATION is the commonest compliant in Elderly People, affecting seven out of every ten persons.

Causative Factors of Acidity, Gas & Constipation:

• Intake of Fats, Sweets, Excessive Hot, Spicy and Fried Food
• Alcohol Consumption
• Stress related conditions like Anger, Fear and Worrying
• Excessive Intake Of Tea, Coffee, Garlic, Onions and Excessive Smoking
• Excessive Exposure to SUN and Heat
• Incomplete evacuation of Stools, sometimes AMOEBIASIS also Cause the GAS and Drugs like Anti-Biotic also Contribute to GAS
• Absence of Green Vegetables in Adequate Quantity and Fruits in the Regular Meals

Remedies:

• Avoid Heavy Smoking and Pan Eating / Chewing
• Cut off Milk and Sweets
• Eat Slowly, Fully concentrating on the Food. Do not Indulge in Thinking while Eating. This Prevents Swallowing of Air.
• Onions, Potatoes, Dals & Sweets in Excess should be avoided
• Sufficient Quantity of Water must drink to keep the Stool soft as the bulk of the Stool is due to It’s Water Quantity
• Reasonable Time should be given for Passing Stool