Stomach in the human body performs functions that can not be overestimated. It is the most important part of the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for chemical processing of the food mass with the help of gastric juice. This juice contains a variety of enzymes and hydrochloric acid.
On its quality depends on the state of digestion and the level of protection of the body from penetration of harmful bacteria and pathogenic microflora. And this quality is determined by the amount of acid. It, in turn, characterizes the acidity of the stomach.
As for the increased acidity of the stomach, it leads to such unpleasant symptoms as heartburn, abdominal pain, a feeling of heaviness and other discomfort. By itself, the balance of acidity in the body is not violated - there are always certain reasons, the treatment of which should be addressed first.
Causes of
Hydrochloric acid, which affects the pH level in the stomach, is produced with the help of the fundal glands. In the normal state, acid production occurs continuously and with equal intensity. Often, the causes of increased acidity are disturbances caused by nutrition.
This is facilitated by the use of spicy, fatty, bitter, sour or fried foods. Preservatives, marinades or even inoffensive lack of a full meal can cause this unpleasant condition. Fast food, eating disorders, inadequate nutrition, stress and just a lack of rest - all this can affect the acidity of the stomach.
In addition, the use of hot food and constant overeating can lead to gastritis on the background of increased acidity. Often, gastritis becomes chronic, so it is highly undesirable to admit its appearance, because then you will have to be constantly examined for the presence of cancer tumors that can form with time.
Norm
This indicator is one of the criteria for the health of the digestive system.
In different parts of the stomach, the acidity varies. Mucous on its lumen has this index of 1.2-1.6 pH, and on the mucosa facing the epithelium 7.0 pH, that is neutral.
Nevertheless, in the diagnosis, the average value is not taken into account. Much more important is the change in acidity per day in several parts of the stomach. Sometimes you need to find out what happens to it when using stimuli and stimulants.
Symptoms of increased acidity of the stomach
Most often people suffering from heartburn diagnose themselves, because this unpleasant sensation can not be compared with anything. In adults, the symptoms of increased acidity of the stomach include such symptoms:
- heartburn;
- belches sour;
- bitterness in the mouth;
- for a lack of appetite, patients rarely complain;
- changes in the work of the intestines( colic, constipation);
- white coating in a red tongue, concentrated in the center;
- nausea, resulting in vomiting;
- a constant feeling of hunger;
- heart palpitations;
- late blunt pains( occur "in the pit of a stomach" a couple of hours after a meal, are noisy-pulling character).
To reduce the acidity of the stomach, it is necessary to eliminate the causes that caused its increase. Set up food, if possible, stop taking damaging medicines on the stomach. Be careful of stress, quit smoking, undergo a course of treatment appointed by a specialist.
Diagnosis
To understand how to treat the increased acidity of the stomach, it is necessary not only to diagnose the symptom, but also to determine the cause of its development. For this, certain tests are assigned:
- FAGGS - swallowing a probe with a camera at the end that will show on the computer screen areas of the stomach damaged by acid;
- Determination of acidity level - done during the procedure of EGFD;
- Detection of Helicobacter pylori - may be performed with PEGS, as well as by a respiratory test or a blood test.
Subjective feelings of the patient can only indicate the possibility of the existence of increased acidity, however, they are not a direct confirmation of this.
Treatment of high acidity of the stomach
It is possible to cure increased acidity with modern drugs, but it should be remembered that it can be not only an independent disease, but also a part of the symptom complex of another, more serious ailment.
As medications for lowering the acidity of the stomach, the following are prescribed:
- Gastrotsepin .It blocks cholinergic receptors, and also forms a protective film and reduces the production of secretion of gastric juice
- Almagel .This drug is referred to as antacids, which reduce acidity in the stomach of
- Ranitidine, Nizatidine , which are very good histamin blockers.
- Omeprozole .He oppresses the secretion of gastric juice. Soda drinking .It very well neutralizes the action of hydrochloric acid. But here it is necessary to be very cautious, as excessive use of soda can lead to irreparable consequences.
It is worth noting that a diet with high acidity is very important. After improving the situation and stabilizing the level of acidity do not need to stop the diet, it is best to stick to it constantly.
Diet
Diet in excess of acid production implies the rejection of food, stimulating the production of gastric juice. Therefore, it is worth forgetting about some products:
- smoked products;
- sharp;
- bold;
- fast food;
- coffee;
- alcohol;
- soda;
- raw onion, garlic, radish, sorrel;
- black bread;
- sour fruit.
In addition to prohibitions, there are recommendations. Therefore, during treatment of increased acidity of the stomach, products that reduce the acidity of the stomach can be used:
- soups on a weak broth;
- rice, oatmeal, pearl barley and semolina porridge;
- lean meat and fish;
- low-fat cottage cheese and cheeses, sour-milk and dairy products;
- potatoes, beets, pumpkin, carrots;
- eggs;
- homemade jelly, kissels, soufflé.
All food should be warm, you can not eat too hot or, conversely, ice dishes and drinks. Dishes can be baked, boiled, steamed or stewed, but not fried. To reduce the load on the stomach and normalize the secretion of gastric juice, it is useful to eat often( 5-6 times) in small portions.
Sample menu for the day:
- Breakfast : porridge "Hercules" in milk, meatballs steamed, mashed potatoes and carrots, tea with milk.
- The second breakfast : curd-beet pancakes.
- Lunch : squash soup with croutons, beef stroganoff with noodles( boiled meat), plums.
- Dinner : dumplings lazy, a glass of tea.
- Before going to bed : a cookie, a glass of milk or cream.
As you can see, a diet with increased acidity of the stomach can be quite diverse and tasty. Of course, along with proper nutrition, you should take medications prescribed by your doctor.
Folk remedies
With increased acidity of the stomach, folk remedies can be a worthy substitute or a good complement to drug therapy.
- Honey with increased acidity of the stomach is taken as follows: in warm water( 100 ml.) Dissolve 1 spoon of honey. This portion should be drunk before each meal, after waiting 30 minutes. Such a tool also helps with ulcer disease, gastritis.
- Potato juice , extracted from fresh tubers( not green!), Drink before eating. The initial dose( 1 spoonful) is gradually increased to half a glass. After taking the juice, you must lie down for 20 - 30 minutes.
- A good folk remedy for high gastric acidity are anise seeds - they easily cope with heartburn. They pound, pour 1 liter of vodka and insist for 30 days. Then a pinch of cinnamon or powdered lemon peel is poured into the remedy( choose to taste), add 300 g of sugar. The composition is shaken well and filtered. Take it after eating 1 small glass.
- Squeeze juice from lettuce leaves ( 2 spoons), drink with pain and heartburn in the stomach. Such a tool will help "extinguish" the acid, gently restores the mucous, improves the functioning of the intestine.
In addition to the above recipes, the relief is also brought with infusions and decoctions from a variety of medicinal herbs.
Herbs
Among herbs with increased acidity of the stomach, folk remedies from the following plants are useful:
- valerian;
- swamp of marsh;
- Swamp Swamp;
- tansy flowers;
- three-leafed watch;
- the herb of St. John's wort.
Dry orange peels are attached to them. All these folk remedies are taken in equal proportion, and already from the finished collection 100 grams are measured.