Successful functioning of the digestive systemis provided by the gastric juice, the main component of which is considered to be hydrochloric acid. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of "reduced acidity," which has been treated for a long time, is being put more often. The main reason for this disharmony is the poor work of the covering cells, which creates hydrochloric acid. Another reason may be an excessive amount of alkaline substances that are part of the gastric juice and are designed to neutralize its acidity.
Symptoms
If there is a low aciditystomach, food is digested too slowly, and this causes a number of symptoms. So, quite often there is bloating, accumulation of gases, pain. To a large extent, intestinal motility deteriorates, resulting in permanent constipation, bad breath. Microorganisms that enter the stomach can not be eliminated on time, and therefore actively multiply and cause a number of viral and fungal diseases. Sufficiently comfortable in such an environment feel different helminths. If you do not increase the acidity of the stomach in time, then the body can not consume the right amount of minerals and there will be an imbalance. Possible development of cancer or gastritis.
Treatment
Если для нейтрализации кислоты сегодня есть a lot of good drugs, it is not so easy to increase the acidity of the stomach. In less neglected cases, doctors recommend adhering to a special diet or offering the use of medicines manufactured on a plant basis. So, a wonderful stimulus that influences the secretion of gastric juice, there is a tincture of wormwood, as well as mint, ayr, fennel. From these herbs you can make teas and take during the day. If the situation is rather complicated, then the patient is assigned hormonal drugs. So, to increase the acidity of the stomach will help such hormones as histamine and guarin. For instant improvement of the patient can use capsules with hydrochloric acid. With their help, food is easily digested. It should be remembered that such drugs are quite dangerous, and therefore should be taken under the strict supervision of doctors.
Diet with reduced acidity
It is easy to solve the problem of digestionthanks to proper nutrition. The meal should be divided at least 5-7 times. The amount of food should be negligible. In the period of exacerbations, it is better to consume only those products that are recommended in this case.
Так, быстро повысить кислотность желудка можно thanks to black coffee or strong tea, as well as using chili and horseradish. However, it is not necessary to abuse these products, because they can cause the appearance of gastritis and ulcers. Useful consumption of sour kissels, as well as berries and fruits (kiwi, apples). It is necessary to reduce the intake of food, which contributes to the fermentation process (kefir, milk, yogurt, etc.) and heavy digestion (fatty meat, cheeses, cottage cheese, etc.). All cooked must be fresh and unsalted.