heartburn

            Today It becomes general problem of people and a leading cause of stomach ulcer.its actually back movement of stomach acid.people use to have cold drink to get relief from burning but it do so for the time being, later it aggravates the situation .

Heart burn is condition that generally develops after having meal.its actually the overproduction of stomach acid which leaks from stomac ,enters esophagus causing burning in chest.this acid actually functions in digestion of the food that we eat. the acid enters the food pipe and thus burning begins.it may be due to the H.pylori infection .this is associated with acidic nature of food also.patient feels extreme burning inside chest .food pipe tends to swells(esophagitis).so,tea,coldrink,coffee,acidic food(burgers etc),fried things and alcohol should be prevented.patient should consult doctor earlier otherwise longterm treatment is required as well as food pipe(esophagus) swells and blister forms which requires medication .patient should take cabbage ,cucumber with meal as it relieves burning.



What happens if it progresses untreated?

· Neurologic problems

o When blood becomes so acidic person suffers fits,

o Unconsciousness.

o vomiting.

o Neurologic pain in leg

· Muscular problems

o Muscular pain,less muscle activity,cramps.

· General weakness

· Respiratory problems

o Person feels difficulty in breathing

· Ulceration
all of the above mention data is not reffered from any book or medical web sites but collected from the patient criticaly suffering from acidity
specially in rural areas