Acidity

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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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- You must avoid oily and spicy food, you must avoid jun...  Read Full »

I have had digestive problems for the past ten years. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the left side after taking food. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old, my height is 5 feet 2 inches, and I weigh 77.16 Ibs. 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 ...  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 »

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 »

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