Top Medicines for Acidity Relief: A Comprehensive Guide

The food goes to the stomach through the stomach valve. This valve closes as soon as the food goes inside, but sometimes it happens that this valve does not close immediately. Due to this, the acid formed in the stomach reaches the food pipe. This is the reason for acidity. During acidity, problems like heartburn, sour burps and flatulence occur. If acidity occurs more than twice a week, then one should start taking medicines.Today in this article we will know which medicines should be taken in acidity-

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Medicines For Acidity
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Medicines For Acidity

The medicines taken in acidity work in different ways. Some medicines provide immediate relief, while some medicines provide relief in acidity only for a short time, but do not stop acid production. Let us know in detail which medicine should be taken in case of acidity-

Proton Pump Inhibitors

This medicine reduces the amount of acid produced by the stomach. A person can take these medicines only 3 times for 14 days in a year. Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are the main medicines among them. These medicines should be taken in limited quantities only. Consuming it in large quantities or for a long time can cause problems like nausea, headache, stomach pain and diarrhea etc.

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H2 Receptor Blocker

If acidity persists for a long time, then you can take these medicines. H2 receptors block histamine 2 in the stomach. This reduces the production of acid in the stomach. If there is a problem of heartburn due to acidity, then you can take Famotidine, Nizatidine, Cimetidine etc., but their high dose needs to be taken.

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Antacids

Antacids control the acid produced in the stomach. These medicines can provide relief from acidity only for some time. According to experts, using it for a long time is also not right. Calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate etc. are some beneficial antacids. However, kidney patients and children should not consume it. Consuming it in excess can cause symptoms like headache, stomach pain and vomiting.

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Promotility agents

These medicines stimulate the muscles of your GI tract. Due to this, the stomach acid remains in the stomach and does not reach the food pipe. These medicines also reduce the acid present in the esophagus. Using it also reduces symptoms like heartburn. The side effects of this medicine also occur very quickly, such as fatigue, restlessness, etc.

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Lifestyle changes

Here are some suggestions, which if followed can provide some relief from the problem of acidity-

If you feel symptoms of heartburn and acidity after eating a particular type of food, then eat less of that food and also avoid such drinks.
Stop drinking alcohol and smoking, because these do not allow your food pipe to function properly and cause acidity.
Do not eat too much food at one time. This causes the stomach valve to open quickly, due to which its acid goes upwards. Instead, take small meals.
Do not wear too tight clothes. If the clothes are so tight that they are putting more pressure on the stomach, then avoid wearing them. This also affects your esophagus.
Do not lie down immediately after eating. Lying on the bed immediately after eating is also a major cause of acidity. Do not lie on the bed for at least 3 hours after eating.

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Summary

Know the symptoms of acidity well. Find out which food items are causing acidity. You can take medicines in case of acidity, but before taking any medicine, consult a doctor once. Also, know about its side effects from the doctor. Using medicines available over the counter for a long time is not good for health.

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