Acidity or heartburn is the burning sensation that results from excessive acid secretion in the stomach. To prevent acidity, avoid aerated drinks, do not eat a fatty meal for dinner, sleep with your head elevated at 30 degrees, avoid drinking coffee, and quit smoking.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old, my height is 5 feet 2 inches, and I weigh 35 kg. I have a six-month-old baby. I have had a digestive problem for ten years, and I have used ayurvedic medications for the same. I have done an endoscopy twice, but the result was normal. I suffer a lot from gastric and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. My advice: Try to take five small meals instead of three big meals. Avoid eating spicy, junk, and oily food, and avoid taking salad or fruits along with food. Prefer eating home-cooked food. Consume a lot o... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from gas issues, acidity, bloating, a burning sensation in the stomach, and burping. Also, I was diagnosed with H.pylori infection, erosive gastritis, and fatty liver one year back. Previously I was taking allopathy medicine. But currently, I am taking Liv. 52 DS tablets an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. From your history, I can understand that you are suffering from acid reflux. It happens when the acid from the stomach moves upwards and causes irritation in the esophagus and the throat. Gas in the stomach and aci... Read Full »
What diet should I take to alleviate my symptoms of headache, acidity, nausea, and reflux?
Query: Hi,I have symptoms like headache, acidity, nausea, and reflux. I get episodes of headache once or twice a week. I have had a burning sensation and discomfort in my chest for the last two months. I took allopathic treatment but only got relief for six to seven days. Please help and suggest any dietar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.You might be suffering from chronic hyperacidity.A healthy lifestyle and dietary restrictions are essential to control your symptoms.I have a few suggestions for you-1. You must avoid oily and spicy food.2. You must avoid junk f... Read Full »
Please help me to manage GERD.
Query: Hello doctor, I have GERD. Wake up with GERD, have it all day long. I have take HCL with Pectin. My GERD gets worse, burning is bad. I am trying Melatonin 3 mg nightly, no result. My doctor wants me on Prilosec and I refused. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GERD is a condition in which undigested foods mixed with stomach juices reflects to esophagus and produces a burning sensation in esophagus and mouth. Indigestion and acidity is the main cause of this condition. GERD can be managed naturally through changes in food habi... Read Full »
What is the reason for chest heaviness after starting homeopathy treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a hiatus hernia, GERD and irritable bowel syndrome for the past two years. I have started taking homeopathy treatment. I am consuming it for about three weeks now. But after taking it, I am having a painful swelling and enlargement of my breast. It causes an unnatural... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The heaviness of breast can occur due to premenstrual symptoms. The heaviness of chest can occur because of bloating and acidity. To get rid of acidity, you can take one spoon of Gulkand before and after taking meals. It has a soothing effect on the gastric tract. If yo... Read Full »
How to treat indigestion, gastritis, mouth ulcers and wet cough?
Query: Hello doctor, I have indigestion, gastritis, mouth ulcers, and a wet cough. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. it is generally seen that indigestion causes acidity, gaseous distention, mouth ulcers, and constipation. And indigestion depends on your food habits and lifestyles. If it persists for a long time it causes the above-mentioned issues. Take Liv 52 syrup 10 ml twice a day... Read Full »
Why am I having a small lump in anus area and pain in abdomen?
Query: Hello doctor,One year before appendix surgery was done to me. Now, I have to face a problem. Two days before a small lump was found in my anus area and now left side lower abdomen has light pain. I want to know what is the problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. See the pain in left side of abdomen and lump in the anal area has nothing to do with your previous anal surgery. Left sided abdominal pain may have many causes like minor causes as gas or acidity or some major issues too like kidney stones, e... Read Full »