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Millions of people suffer from the symptoms of acid reflux disease. 

Many people also suffer from stomach or duodenal ulcers. Most people will take over-the-counter antacids for a quick ease of heartburn. Indeed for most people, a proper eating habit may help fixing the heartburn problem.

Proper Eating Habit

Tips ease stomach acid problem 

• Try to eat small frequent meals instead of 3 big meals a day. 

• Include foods that are high in complex carbohydrates in each meal. Example: Rice, pasta, breads etc....

• Avoid high-fat meals such as those from the fast food chains. This cause more acid to secrete.  

• Don't OVEREAT!!!

• Avoid beverages like coffee, tea, beer and wine. Especially BEER...

• Don't drink MILK as a quick FIX for the heartburn. The milk will in fact encourage more secretion of stomach acid and thus worsen the condition. 

• Eat some small snack such as crackers before sleep.

The above listed various tips for easing the stomach acid problems. Remember eating habit may solve our heartburn problem.... aren't they easy to follow?......

What are the causes?  

Acid reflux disease occurs when stomach acid — used for digestion — repeatedly backs up, or refluxes, into the esophagus. Unlike the stomach, which has a special lining that protects it from the acid, the esophagus does not. The esophagus is more sensitive to stomach acid. Hence, with repeated contact with stomach acid, the esophagus may become irritated and eventually damaged.

What are the symptoms of indigestion?

• painful or burning sensations in the upper abdomen

•  bloating 

• diffuse abdominal pain 

• heartburn 

• passing gas 

• nausea and occasionally vomiting. 

What are the treatments that available for  stomach acid / acid reflux disease?

Antacids

are available without a prescription and are used primarily for heartburn. They can provide limited, short-term relief. 

H2 blockers 

are available over-the-counter and by prescription. They reduce the amount of acid that is produced in the stomach, but not as much as proton pump inhibitors. 

Proton pump inhibitors 

are available by prescription. They block the final stage of acid production. They are very effective and can relieve symptoms in most people who have acid reflux disease.

Surgery is generally considered only after all other treatment options have proved to be unsuccessful.

Surgery

 Some people with acid reflux disease may need surgery if they have complications or haven't responded well to medical treatment. The standard surgical procedure is called "Fundoplication".