Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a condition that is characterized by heartburn that is felt around the lower chest area. It is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the food pipe. The most common acid reflux symptom is a burning sensation in the chest or pain.
What are the main Causes ?
1. Obesity
2. Foods: Eating certain foods, such as citrus, tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, or spicy or fatty foods
3. Drinks: Drinking certain beverages, such as alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, or tea
4. Bad Lifestyle Habits
5. Medications
Signs and Symptom
1. Heartburn: a burning pain or discomfort, which sometimes move from your stomach to your chest
2. Sour or bitter-tasting feeling in the throat or mouth
3. Burping
4. Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting
5. Bloating
6. The sensation of food being stuck in your throat
7. Hiccups
8. Nausea