Increased acidity of the stomach

The modern rhythm of life is so dynamic that many people do not comply with the diet, absorbing fast food on the go, with long breaks in time, or prefer fatty and spicy food. As a result - sooner or later there are pains or burning sensation in the stomach. Injured sections of the gastric membrane undergo an inflammatory-atrophic process. The most common cause of them is the increased acidity of the stomach, which is caused by stressful situations, smoking and alcohol abuse.

Many people know that the human stomach produces hydrochloric acid, which makes acidic gastric juice taste and chemical composition. Normally, the acidity of gastric juice reaches 1.5-3 pH, but the walls of a healthy organ to such a concentration are insensitive, because nature has provided protection for it at the level of the mucous membrane. When this membrane is weakened by infection or constant exposure to harmful substances, an increased amount of free radicals appears in the body, and an increased acidity of the stomach arises.

This indicates that the stomach produces excess acid and the acidity level (pH) becomes less than 1.5. The increased acidity of the stomach can cause gastroduodenitis and gastritis, diseases of the stomach and duodenum, cancer.

Increased acidity of the stomach, symptoms

Qualified to determine the increased acidity of the stomach is capable only of a gastroenterologist. It measures the pH content in a laboratory, by probing or by intragastric acidimetry. It should be addressed immediately if they start to disturb:

• Lack of appetite ;
• Pain in the stomach or stomach;
• Temperature jumps;
• Vomiting;
• Causeless nausea;
• heartburn;
• A feeling of indigestion;
• Burping sourish taste.

The doctor after the examination will diagnose and prescribe a treatment to eliminate the causes of increased acidity of the stomach, eliminating which you can forget about digestive problems. Otherwise, the disease will progress, and the symptoms of increased acidity of the stomach will appear more often, each time increasing strength.

Diet with increased acidity of the stomach

Help the body to get rid of unpleasant symptoms that are worrisome when the acid content in the gastric juice is high, it is possible with the help of a diet. The course of treatment, as a rule, is aimed at preventing the development in the stomach of the processes of putrefaction, fermentation, increased gas production and exposure to harmful substances on its mucous membrane.

The choice of food quality should be given special attention in order to prevent poisoning, which can provoke an exacerbation of the disease. Take food should be at least six times a day, and in small portions. It is necessary to refuse from sharp, pickled, smoked and fried foods.

Diet with increased acidity is aimed at ensuring the work of the stomach without a load, so it should consist of products:

• With a low fat content;
• Sufficient calorie content;
• Subjected to heat treatment;
• Preferably a liquid or wiped species.

From the daily menu it is necessary to exclude cucumbers, onions, vinegar, garlic, fresh bread, spirits and strong tea. Ketchup and borscht, rich in acids, as well as legumes, sausages, bacon, sweets should be banned.

Increased acidity of the stomach is restored with regular use of alkaline mineral water "Borjomi" or "Essentuki", which should be taken for a half to two hours before meals. A good effect gives and potato juice, which should be taken in fresh form.