What causes stomach acid?

There are many reasons for gastric acid, some of which are caused by diseases, some by bad living habits, or some by great psychological stress. When this situation occurs, it is important to actively look for the cause. If it persists for a long time, it will inevitably have a greater impact on your life. If it is a stomach problem, it must be treated as soon as possible. So, what is the reason for stomach acid? Let’s take a closer look below.

Related diseases The acid regurgitation and acid vomiting discussed in this article have roughly the same meaning as the acid regurgitation and acid vomiting caused by excessive gastric acid in Western medicine. It includes symptoms of acid vomiting caused by gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis and indigestion. Symptom classification 1. Cold syndrome: intermittent vomiting of acid, chest and abdominal distension, foul-smelling belching, salivation, preference for hot food, cold limbs, fatigue, loose stools, pale red tongue, thin white fur, and a wiry and slippery pulse. The treatment is to warm the middle and dispel cold, harmonize the stomach and reduce acid, and warm and nourish the spleen and stomach. White snail shells, corrugated seeds, etc. can be added to inhibit acid and soothe the stomach. 2. Heat syndrome: occurs when vomiting acid, belching with a foul smell, fullness in the stomach, foul-smelling stools, dry mouth and thirst, or irritability, swelling and pain in the flanks, red tongue, thick yellow tongue coating, and a rapid and stringy pulse. The treatment is suitable for relieving the liver and harmonizing the stomach, and using bitter and pungent herbs to promote downward movement.

Excessive gastric acid 1. Chronic gastritis: It is mainly caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, which irritates the esophageal mucosa and causes inflammation. 2. Gastric ulcer: Excessive gastric acid can cause the gastric mucosa to be digested and corroded by gastric acid, resulting in perforation of the stomach and intestines (which we often call gastrointestinal ulcer). 3. Reflux esophagitis: When gastric acid increases and the gastric mucosa is damaged, edema and bleeding will occur. Then, acid-related diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer, reflux esophagitis, etc. will occur, stomach health will be damaged, food digestion and absorption will be affected, and human health will be difficult to guarantee. 4. Duodenal ulcer: Excessive gastric acid will cause corrosive effects in the stomach, resulting in acid swallowing, nausea, and vomiting, and may even lead to serious consequences such as gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer, which cannot be ignored.

To prevent diseases , one should first have a moderate diet and avoid eating cold, raw, sour, spicy or fried foods to protect the spleen and stomach; one should also pay attention to regulating emotions and eliminating the factors that cause illness due to the seven emotions. Disease Treatment: Excessive gastric acid will corrode the stomach, causing acid swallowing, nausea, and vomiting, and may even lead to serious consequences such as gastric ulcers or duodenal ulcers, which cannot be ignored. The medical treatment is generally to take alkaline drugs, such as baking soda, but the neutralizing effect is only temporary, and soon gastric acid will be secreted excessively again. If alkaline drugs are used repeatedly to neutralize the reaction, it will cause a large amount of gastric acid to be secreted, which is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire. In addition, some people add licorice juice to drink, and it is found that taking too much licorice juice will have side effects of increased blood pressure and increased urine volume, so it is better not to do so. Here are some safer therapies. According to the Materia Medica, black tea "can stimulate appetite, strengthen the spleen and aid digestion", and has the effect of harmonizing and astringing excessive acid secretion. Green tea is very suitable for people with mild heartburn. Milk is the most suitable food for this disease. It is better to eat rice porridge and wheat porridge together, which can indeed inhibit the production of acid water.

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