Wednesday, 20 September 2017

ACID PEPTIC DISEASE

Excessive Secretion of acid and pepsin or a weakened stomach mucosal defense is responsible for damage to the delicate mucosa and the lining of stomach, esophagus and duodenum resulting in ulceration which is known as Acid peptic disease. It is a collective term used to include many conditions such as gastro esophageal reflux disease(GERD)gastritis, gastric ulcer, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome(ZES) and Meckel’s diverticular ulcer.

Treatment:-
It is caused by aggravation of pitta. Aggravated pitta leads to increase of acidic content in stomach fluids. To balance pitta certain Ayurvedic herbs as well we panchakarma procedures like vasti, vamana karma and Snehapanam are very much helpful.

Diet & Lifestyle:-
-Avoid Tea and coffee.
-Intake of Buttermilk helps in digestion.
-Take meals at regular intervals.

-Practice yoga asanas.

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