Acidity, also called acid reflux, is a common health issue among individuals of all ages today due to poor lifestyle and diet choices. Individuals experiencing acidity problems frequently are usually diagnosed with Gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.

Watch Dr S V Prashanthi Raju, one of the best general physicians/internal medicine specialists in Hyderabad, talk about the most common causes of acidity at 00:24.
She also talks about the prevention of acidity from 01:05.

Dr Raju (MBBS, MD (General Medicine), PGDDM) is a general physician in Hyderabad at Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills. With more than 20 years of experience treating patients with different diseases, she is known for her expertise in treating old age, obesity and breathing problems. Besides caring for her patients, she is an active member of popular medical organisations, including the Indian Medical Association, the Association of Physicians of India, and the Medical Council of India.

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Quick Fact Check
Q1: What foods can help to reduce acidity?
A1: We can include certain fruits and vegetables in our daily diet that help with acidity. Usually, alkaline food or food with low acidity levels can help lower acidity.
Consider including fruits like bananas, papayas, kiwis, pears, and tangerines in your diet. Vegetables like cucumber, leafy green vegetables, gourd, and beans are good for soothing heartburn.
Besides these common fruits and vegetables, the Indian diet includes certain herbs and spices like mint, ginger, basil, cumin, and cloves to help with problems related to acidity. Have unsweetened yoghurt or sip on some herbal tea for immediate effects.
Q2: Can we relieve acidity problems without medication?
A2: Acid reflux problems can be solved without medication. Before resorting to drugs, it's advisable to try natural remedies at home. These are a few steps that one can follow to control acidity at home:
-Eat slowly and chew your food properly
-Avoid spicy food
-Do not exercise or go for arduous activities before dinner or lunch
-Lose weight; if you are overweight
-Check your medicines and their side-effects
Q3:What can cure heartburn immediately?
A3:The quickest way to cure heartburn is to pop in an antacid. It contracts the acidity in your stomach. Over-the-counter prescriptions for this medicine quickly neutralise the acid in your stomach. Antacids are the most common medicines to treat backflow, indigestion, or acidity.
If you're looking for home remedies, many recommend baking soda or a glass of hot water for immediate relief from symptoms of acidity.
Q4: What are the side effects of taking antacids?
A4: There are no severe side effects of antacids. But taking them regularly can cause lead to the following:
-Diarrhoea
-Flatulence
-Constipation
-Stomach cramps
-Vomiting
Q5: Which doctors to consult for issues related to acidity?
A5: Gastroenterologists diagnose and manage gastrointestinal and hematological diseases. So, if you're experiencing acidity symptoms, it's best to consult a gastroenterologist. Upon symptoms, you also visit a general practitioner who can provide the first line of treatment. If complications arise, you may be referred to a gastroenterologist.
Common symptoms of acidity include pain in the upper abdomen, a burning sensation in the chest, backwash or a sour liquid in the mouth, and other digestive issues.
Q6: Who is the best general physician in Hyderabad?
A6: With experience of more than two decades, Dr S V Prashanthi Raju is one of the best general physician in Hyderabad. She has treated various ailments from fever and cough to hypertension and tuberculosis (TB), etc. Apart from this, she has experience diagnosing and treating conditions like PCOS, thyroid disorders and many more.

Consult Dr S V Prashanthi Raju at Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad or online at the Apollo 24|7 here: https://www.apollo247.com/doctors/dr-S V Prashanthi-Raju-88b4507f-7229-4a58-9bdb-4ae5a10fb312?utm_source=EP_YT&utm_medium=EP_YT&utm_campaign=EP_YT&utm_id=EP_YT


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