Acid Reflux, commonly known as Acidity is a condition in which bile or stomach acids flow back into our oesophagus or food pipe and cause irritation.
Symptoms of Acidity Are:
Pain and burning sensation in the chest, stomach or throat
Flatulence or Gas
Indigestion
Bad Breath
Constipation
Nausea or feeling of vomiting
Heaviness in the stomach after eating
Frequent burps
Regurgitation of undigested food coming back in our mouth
Common Causes of Acidity:
Over-eating
Eating at odd times or skipping meals
Unhealthy eating habits like having too much tea, coffee, cold- drinks, junk, spicy, oily food etc.
Stomach ailments like Ulcers, Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), etc.
A bad lifestyle like taking too much stress, sleeping less, smoking, drinking alcohol etc.