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Causes, risks, and treatment explained clearly.
Severe acidity can occur due to excessive production of stomach acid or reflux of acid into the food pipe. Common causes include irregular eating habits, spicy or oily foods, stress, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, and prolonged use of certain medications such as painkillers.
Acidity becomes serious when it is persistent or frequently recurring, and especially when associated with symptoms like chest pain, difficulty in swallowing, chronic cough, vomiting, or unexplained weight loss.
Severe acidity should not be ignored, as long-term acid reflux can damage the lining of the food pipe and lead to complications such as ulcers, strictures, or precancerous conditions.
Evaluation includes a detailed medical history, physical examination, and investigations such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, pH monitoring, and sometimes imaging studies to assess the severity and underlying cause.
Surgery may be required in cases of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that does not respond to medications, or when complications like strictures or recurrent aspiration occur.
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