Gastric Ulcers
February 3, 2009 by Hyperacidity
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Gastric Ulcers
The ulcer that is caused along the inner line of the stomach which caused normally due to the break up of the tissues in the stomach is termed as the gastric ulcer. The stomach produces juices that aid in digestion process which contain hydrochloric acid.
When the secretion exceeds the requirement, the acid reacts with the inner lining of the stomach causing irritation and then infection. The secretion of the acid exceeds the requirement due to irregular eating habits and due to the intake of spicy foods.
However it may also be caused due to prolonged smoking, drinking and intake of foods which are hard to digest and even due to genetics. It causes bacteria to thrive in the acid region resulting increase in the level of urea and bacteria in the blood. Prolonged intake of anti inflammatory medicines like aspirin may also be a cause for the occurrence of the gastric ulcers. It may also be caused due to the continuous intake of coffee and lack of proper exercise program.
The symptoms of the gastric ulcers are pain in the abdomen, vomiting, pain during eating, sudden wait loss. It is generally common in the old than in the youngsters or in the middle age people. It is only a disorder and not a contagious disease. It can be easily prevented by following a balanced nutritional diet, avoiding spicy foods, coffee, smoking and drinking, following a regular exercise program, reducing the oil level in the food and by avoiding over eating or by eating lesser which increases the production of the acid in the stomach.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Hyperacidity
February 3, 2009 by Hyperacidity
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Ayurvedic Treatment for Hyperacidity
Ayurvedic treatment has been proved very successful in the case of hyperacidity. The Ayurvedic treatment consists only of treating the person with the naturally obtained leaves, stems of the plants that are high medical values. Also the fruits of some of the trees and plants can also be used for treating hyperacidity.
Ayurvedic treatment has achieved high level of success in controlling the hyperacidity problems and also it has played a vital role in the treating of the hyperacidity. The most used method of treating the hyperacidity is by using the Indian gooseberry fruit. The Indian gooseberry which is a common name of the Phyllanthus emblica should be taken daily to treat hyperacidity.
The Indian gooseberry consists of vitamin C and is very helpful in treating the hyperacidity. This fruit helps in controlling the secretion of acids and the secretion will be made to stop unless the secreted acid is used effectively for digestion. Thus it plays a vital role in controlling and treating of the hyperacidity.
Glycyrrhiza glabra is another important Ayurvedic medicine used for treating the hyperacidity. Not the leaves or fruit of this plant is used for treating hyperacidity but the roots of this plant are used. The roots of this plant are usually called as licorice and this root helps in treating the inner lining of the stomach. Thus when the acid is secreted in excess this root will help in protecting the inner layer of the stomach. This also helps in fast treating of the inner layer of stomach i.e. the mucosa.