With Low Stomach Acid, Food Can’t Be Broken Down And Digested Easily
Alternative MedicineMay 12, 2011Written by anuradha thakur1,397 views
When a person is affected by stomach problems like bloating, gas, heartbu
and indigestion, the cure is to take an antacid or other similar remedies to reduce the stomach acid. However, the problem might be just opposite ti it that is there’s not sufficient stomach acid. Taking an antacid will actually make the problem worse by reducing the depleted amount of stomach acid.
In a healthy digestive system, the proper concentration of stomach acid—also known as hydrochloric acid destroys the unhealthy bacteria and fungi that are normally digested with food. If the HCl concentration is too low, a chronic condition called hypochlorhdyria develops. With low stomach acid, food can’t be broken down and digested easily; therefore, “bad” bacteria are allowed to survive. These bad bacterias now have a good environment in which to multiply, since there is plenty of undigested food in the stomach for them to eat. The delicate balance between the good bacteria and bad bacteria is lost throughout the digestive process.
SYMTOMS
The symtoms of stomach acid are as follows: there may an unusual feeling of fullness after eating. Indigestion, diarrhea and constipation can also occur. Multiple food allergies and hair loss. Fingernails can be weak, peeled and cracked.
CAUSES
Vitamin and mineral deficiences.
Consumption of alchohol in excess.
Regular stress on body.
Production ofHCl decreases with age.
TREATMENT
Nexium is a prescribed medicine.The initial dosage of this medicine is 20-40 mg taken once everyday. This medicine is used to treat the formation of acids in the stomach. It is available in two types as generic and by brand name. These tablets should not be broken or chewed. They should be swallowed. People should not buy it without consulting doctor.Pregnant women should avoid this medicine. The dosage of medicine should not be increased or decreased on your own.
SIDEEFFECTS
These are some common sideeffects of this medicine: headache, feeling pukish, pain in the stomach and dryness in the mouth. Formation of gas in the stomach.And some serious sideeffcts this medicine are: allergic reaction causig redness and swelling on skin, face, lips and mouth. Sometimes breathlessness.
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