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I have acidity problem wats the reason?
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Stomach?: I assume you are discussing your stomach and esophagus? If that is the case, the problem is that acid is leaking upwards into your esophagus where it irritates the unprotected cells. This may be due to a variety of causes including certain foods, tobacco use, caffeine or alcohol consumption, overeating, laying down after eating and in general anything but an upright posture.
Answered 10/14/2013
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Weak valve: Between the stomach and esophagus is a valve that stops washback of stomach acid into the esophagus. Anatomy, aging, or weight gain can keep it from completely closing. Gerd, gastro-esophageal reflux disorder is first treated by behavior change: eat at least 2 hours before lying down, sleep using a wedge, avoid certain foods. Medicine is used stepwise, for example tums-->ranitidine-->omeprazole.
Answered 6/12/2015
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