Hyperacidity and Stomach Cancers
February 3, 2009 by Hyperacidity
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Hyperacidity and Stomach Cancers
Hyperacidity is the problem of over secretion of the acid that is helpful in digesting the foods. Due to high amount of acid secretion it causes the inner layer of the stomach i.e. mucosa to undergo changes. The mucosa membrane is a very soft layer which when attacked by the acids will not bear and causes cell damage.
The hyperacidity problem starts with the improper diet habits. When the diet is not taken properly the acid secreted in the stomach will not be used at all and this makes the acid to get in contact with the mucosa layer and causes damage.
The hyperacidity is a problem which can be treated easily in the preliminary stage. When the hyperacidity problem is left untreated it may lead to ulcer. The ulcer when develops malignantly may lead to stomach cancer. But the chance of person getting affected by stomach cancer only due to hyperacidity is a very rare one.
Stomach cancer is a problem when the cells of the inner layer of the stomach and other parts of the stomach to grow without any control. The cancer is uncontrolled growth of the cells and this growth of cell is not a fast process but a very slow one and thus this makes it un-noticeable.
The stomach cancers can be due to various reasons such as consuming spicy food, oily foods and many other reasons. The other important reason may be hyperacidity but one cannot always say a hyperacidity patient is prone to stomach cancer. If the hyperacidity is treated properly then there is no risk of stomach cancer.
Hyperacidity and Acid Reflux Disease
February 3, 2009 by Hyperacidity
Filed under Featured Articles, Hyperacidity Symptoms
Hyperacidity and Acid Reflux Disease
Hyperacidity and the acid reflux disease is a disorder caused mostly due to excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Hydrochloric acid helps in the digestion of the food. Acid reflux disease is the weakening of the valve that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Actually this valve opens to allow the food and then closes automatically. But when this valve weakens it remains open even after allowing the food inside which makes the stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus which causes many serious consequences like heartburn. Some other symptoms of the acid reflux disease are pain while swallowing, chest pain and the contents of the stomach come back into the mouth.
Hyperacidity may be caused due to continuous intake of anti inflammatory medicines like aspirin, consumption of alcohol, intake of spicy foods and flavored foods like pickles. Lack of proper exercise program, having a heavy meal and immediately going to bed, smoking and stress also contributes to the hyperacidity. Symptoms of hyperacidity are pain in the stomach immediately after the intake of a spicy food, vomiting and sometimes even blood vomiting and heartburn.
Hyperacidity can be successfully controlled by avoiding smoking and alcohol consumption, avoiding coffee, following a proper diet and a regular exercise program and leading a stress free life. Powdered amla acts as a medicine for the acid reflux disease. Hyperacidity may be a serious problem if it is occurred in persons above fifty years of age. It is not a communicable disease. It can be controlled either by the consumption of conventional medicines like antacids or by the ayurvedic treatments or by the homeopathic treatment.