Ayurvedic management of Amlapitta: Case Study

Most common disease seen in society is Hyperacidity. It seen in all ages, all class and all community. Hyperacidity is caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and the protective mechanism that ensure their safety. When there is an increase in the secretion of hydrochloric acid by the cells of the lining of the stomach, it is known as the hyperacidity. These increased acid levels can cause many hyperacidity symptoms. It is a condition where there is heartburn felt around the lower chest. It happens as the acid from the stomach, back up into the food pipe leading to a burning sensation. Poor lifestyle is thought to be one of the main reasons for acidity though most people do not realize this aspect and suffer from this condition often. When the symptoms of acidity happen more than twice a week it diagnosed as a GERD.