Acid indigestion

Acid indigestion is a type of indigestioninvolving an excess of hydrochloric acidin the stomach. Frequent occurrence of acid indigestion can lead to aggravation of the duodenumor to an aggravation of the lining of the stomach, both of which can lead to ulcerswhich can be life-threatening. It should be distinguished from heartburn, which typically involves aggravation of the esophagus.

Common contributors to acid indigestion are:

1. Eating foods with too much fatin them.
2. Eating foods with too much spicein them.
3. Excess consumption of
   1. Alcohol
   2. Caffeine
4. Smoking
5. Overeating
6. Eating too late in the evening, or eating just before sleeping.

Over the counter remedies (antacids) are available at almost all grocery stores and drugstores. However, a kind of dependence can develop on these medications, and other complications can arise from excess use of antacids.

See also

• Heartburn

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