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Causes of hyperacidity
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Causes of bloating
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Food types
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- High fat, high sugar, high protein, and spicy foods
- Alcohol and caffeinated drinks
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- Foods high in fat, high in starch, high in fiber, high in protein, and containing lactose
- Carbonated drinks
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Eating habits
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- Overeating, eating too much too quickly, eating irregularly
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- Eating too fast
- Swallowing too much air when chewing gum
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Lifestyle habits
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- Smoking
- Eating before going to bed
- Doing strenuous exercise immediately after eating a full meal
- Psychological stress
- Wearing clothing that is too tight
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- Smoking
- Wearing clothing that is too tight
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How to relieve symptoms?
To quickly relieve gastric acidification and gas problems, taking medication containing aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and dimethylpolysiloxane is recommended. The first two ingredients can reach the stomach directly and effectively neutralize gastric acids and hence relieve reflux without being pre-absorbed into the bloodstreams, whilst the latter ingredient can consolidate the small stomach gas bubbles into large bubbles, making it easier expel gas, thereby reducing bloating and pain.
In addition to medication, a thorough review and change of diet and lifestyle can also be helpful in improving stomach discomfort in the long term.
