What is Acidity / GERD/Acid Reflux

GERD or Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease is a condition in which the valve between the stomach and oesophagus becomes weak and stays open for an extended period of time, allowing stomach acid to flow back into the oesophagus. However, GERD may be diagnosed if it occurs twice a week or does not improve with antacids. Studies show that GERD is prevalent in Asian countries around 5%, and in western countries around 10% to 20%.

View of GERD in Ayurveda

An Ayurvedic definition of GERD/Acid reflux is Urdhwaga Amlapitta, which is a very common disease caused by Vidagdha Pitta with symptoms that include sour belching and burning sensation in the throat and chest as well as indigestion. The Ayurvedic text defines Amlapitta as a GI disorder closely related to Gastritis that can even lead to ulcerative conditions.An increase in acidic content in stomach fluids may cause acid reflux due to an aggravated pitta dosha.

Causes of GERD/Acid Reflux :

Busy stressful lifestyle – Use of alcohol or cigarettes.

Irregular eating habits (Eating sour, contaminated foods and foods causing burning sensation).

Hiatus hernia (very common in people older than 50 years).

Abuse of some analgesic drugs.

Eating large meals just before bedtime.

Symptoms of GERD/Acid Reflux :

Chest pain

Burning sensation in the chest (heartburn) mainly after eating

Feeling of food being stuck in the throat

Difficulty swallowing the food.

Regurgitation of food.

Ayurvedic/SiddhaTreatment of GERD/Acid Reflux

We at Chennai Heritage Hospital follow authentic Ayurvedic treatment procedures in accordance with Ayurvedic principles, and our doctors are qualified to provide you with long-term and more permanent GERD treatment techniques based on sattvic diet, eating habits, herbs, and herbal medicines.

Panchakarma treatment (Vamana and Virechana) options available for patients based on severity.A controlled diet and appropriate medicines according to their constitution nare prescribed to correct vitiated pitta in patients.After the disease gets controlled, Rasayana is administered to eliminate the residual disease and to provide long term immunity.

We offer effective diagnosis and treatment for people with GERD/Acid Reflux.

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