Causes

• The acidity and heart burn are caused by ingestion of heavy, rich, spicy, diet, heavily laden with ghee or oil.

Symptoms

      ·          A burning sensation in the chest

·          A burning feeling in the throat

·          Sour or bitter taste in the mouth

·          Difficulty swallowing

·          burning" after eating

Diagnosis

      ·          Upper Endoscopy

·          Barium X-rays

·          PH Monitor Test

·          Bernstein Test

·          Esophageal Manometry

Remedies

• Take lemon juice, mix with a cup of water and add some rock salt to taste. This may be taken 1-2 hours prior to taking meals.

• Drink coconut water twice a day. The chlorine discharged by radish helps to clear the acidic contents from the blood.

• Chew up a few Tulsi leaves to obtain relief.

• Eat watermelon, banana or cucumber each hour.

• Eat almonds when you experience heartburn symptoms.

• Drink a glass of cold milk for quick relief of heartburn and acidity

• Acquire one piece of clove and suck on it gradually

• Drink fresh mint juice gradually after meals. This remedy is best Home Remedies for Acidity

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        - Medical Advice

This should not be taken as a Guide. Consult your Doctor before trying.