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Medical Conditions - Hyperacidity

Hyperacidity, also known as acid reflux, or gastritis, is the stomach lining's inflammation caused due to bacterial infection or certain lifestyle habits such as drinking alcohol. Common signs and symptoms include heart and chest burn, sour taste in the mouth, throat burn, trouble swallowing, regurgitation, and upper abdominal pain. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and medications such as antacids and proton pump inhibitors.

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How to manage headache and nausea due to dietary changes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You might be suffering from chronic hyperacidity.

I have been suffering from shortness of breath, anxiety, gas, and heaviness in my stomach. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about, and you may have an H. pylori infection. It is a bacteria that causes chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer.

Is chest heaviness due to acid reflux or heart problem?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have reflux esophagitis with antral gastritis.

I have dull abdominal pain on and off for three months. Kindly suggest some remedy.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think that you have hyperacidity since you work for 12 hours at a stretch. Your eating habits and intervals can be changed due to work. You are overweight.

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