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This test uses a pH monitor to record theacidityin your esophagus over 24 hours. In one version of this test, a small tube with a pH sensor on the end is passed through your nose into your lower esophagus. The tube will stay in place for 24 hours, with the portion exiting your nose...
Acid reflux is a condition where digestive juices rise up through the esophagus. Normally, there is a mechanism to prevent food and digestive juices from leaving the stomach in the upwards direction. When the condition of acid reflux occurs, the individual will suffer from acid reflux symptoms....
Dhaniya (Coriandrum sativum) – It is also very common herb that subsides the symptoms of gas, indigestion, acidity and constipation. Pippali (Piper longum) – It gives strength to whole digestive system. It also increases strength of agni (fire) therefore it helps in relief from digestion rel...
Yogurt is very helpful in improving the condition of your stomach in case of low gastric acid. Ginger helps the process of digestion and reduces bloating.Excess Gastric AcidUnder the conditions of excess gastric acid, you are most likely to suffer from indigestion due to acidity and heartburn....
Gastroparesis also can result from damage to the vagus nerve, the nerve that controls the stomach's muscles, that occurs during surgery on the esophagusand stomach.Sclerodermais an example of a disease in which gastroparesis is due to damage to the stomach's muscles. Occasionally, gastroparesis ...
Symptoms of Hiatal Hernia Hiatal hernia usually does not exhibit visible symptoms, but the person suffering from it may experience stomach acidity, heartburn, belching and chest pain. He or she may also have difficulty in swallowing. In severe cases, strangulation of stomach may occur shutting of...
A diet for gastritis must be balanced and healthy. Here are some helpful diet tips for controlling gastritis:Avoid overeating as it can lead to acidity. You can avoid overeating by eating your regular meals on time. Restrict milk and dairy intake to three servings or less each day. Opt for...
(more acidic). Since the stomach produces acid, hyperacidity usually refers to excessive stomach acid or abnormally acidic stomach acid. The quantity of the acid in the stomach is carefully regulated as is the level of acidity (pH). It tends to increase during and immediately after eating as...
Many people use antacids to relieve the pain of heartburn. This covers up the symptom (reducing acidity) but only makes the problem worse by decreasing the acidity. This process limits the body from effectively digestingthe food. This causes further stress on the enzymatic system of the pancrea...