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10 months ago

Dear Jayant Mehra, Thank you for the question

Apart from unhealthy dietary habits, improper meal timings and  reduced physical activity. Acidity  can be a symptom of gastrointestinal digestive issues such as gastritis, indigestion, constipation, IBS, intolerances etc., and/or due to an underlying health condition which may require medical attention.

Certain food intolerances can cause certain digestive issues after consuming specific foods. In lactose intolerance it is seen after consuming milk and milk products like cheese, paneer etc. And in gluten intolerance it is seen after consuming, wheat, rye, barley etc. For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional.

Here are a few tips to help manage acidity & gastritis

• Do not skip your meals ,Eat all your meals on regular intervals. Include small snacks in between throughout the day
• Avoid large, heavy meals,
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex. try not to use straws for beverages to avoid swallowing extra air.
• Do not suck on ice or candy.
• Limit the intake of high fat foods, spices, acidic foods and carbonated beverages etc., from your daily diet
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.
• Practice regular physical activity and stress management

For further diagnosis and assistance kindly contact your specialized health care professional such as a gastroenterologist

Here are a few guidelines for general digestive health.

• Do not skip your meals, have small frequent meals at regular intervals.
• Eat a well-balanced diet including minimum 5 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit in a day as they are good sources of fiber and essential nutrients such as vitamin A, Vitamin B, iron, zinc etc.
• Include prebiotics such as banana, soyabean, garlic etc., good sources of probiotics like yogurt, buttermilk etc., to maintain a healthy gut.
• Try to include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
• Limit the intake of dairy and fiber in case of loose stools/diarrhea
• Avoid large, heavy meals, and practice portion guidance.
• Deep fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Try to limit the foods like caffeine, spices, raw onions etc.
• Food should be eaten slowly and chewed well as fast eating provokes gastric feeding reflex.
• Avoid lying down immediately after your meal consumption
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water per day
• Have a gap of minimum 2-3 hours between bedtime and your last meal
• Engage in physical activity for a minimum of 60 minutes throughout the week.

Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions, please contact your Health care professional.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead

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