What Are the Hyper Acidity Symptoms in Marathi?

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Hyper acidity, or acid reflux, is a common issue that affects many people, including me. I’ve heard it referred to as “अतिआम्लता” in Marathi, but I’m curious about the specific hyper acidity symptoms in Marathi and how they are described in Ayurvedic or local contexts.

From my understanding, the most common symptom of अतिआम्लता is जळजळ (burning sensation), particularly in the छाती (chest) or घशात (throat). This usually happens after eating spicy or oily food or when meals are skipped. Does this burning sensation indicate an imbalance in Pitta according to Ayurveda?

Another symptom I’ve experienced is उलटीचा त्रास (nausea) and ढेकर (belching). Sometimes, the gas buildup feels so intense that it causes discomfort in the पोट (stomach) and गळा (throat). How does Ayurveda explain these symptoms, and does it suggest specific remedies for them?

I’ve also noticed that acidity often causes खोकला (cough) or a कडवट चव (bitter taste) in the mouth, especially in the mornings. Is this a sign of aggravated acid moving upward? Are there Ayurvedic treatments or dietary tips to prevent this?

Lastly, I’ve heard that अतिआम्लता can lead to other issues like पोटदुखी (stomach pain) and मलावरोध (constipation). Are these related to digestion being weakened by hyper acidity?

If anyone here can share insights on hyper acidity symptoms in Marathi or tips on managing अतिआम्लता naturally, I’d love to hear your experiences. What remedies or lifestyle changes worked for you?

Dr. Harsha Joy · Accepted Answer

It sounds like you're dealing with a common issue, and I can certainly understand your desire to find a natural, holistic approach to managing अतिआम्लता (hyper acidity or acid reflux). You're absolutely right in identifying the burning sensation (जळजळ) in the chest (छाती) or throat (घशात) as a hallmark of this condition, which Ayurveda indeed associates with Pitta dosha imbalance. Pitta is linked to heat, acidity, and digestive fire (Agni), so when it's aggravated, it leads to symptoms like acidity and reflux.

In terms of other symptoms, you’ve mentioned उलटीचा त्रास (nausea) and ढेकर (belching), both of which are commonly related to Vata and Pitta disturbances. The gas buildup (वायू) and discomfort in the stomach (पोट) and throat (गळा) arise when the digestive fire is weak or improperly balanced, leading to improper digestion and the accumulation of gases. Ayurveda suggests remedies like jeera (cumin), ajwain (carom seeds), and fennel to help promote digestion and reduce gas.

As for the खोकला (cough) and कडवट चव (bitter taste) in the mouth, these are often symptoms of acid moving upward from the stomach, irritating the throat and causing reflux-related coughing. Ayurvedic remedies like tulsi (holy basil) and ginger tea can help soothe the throat, clear congestion, and balance Pitta. Also, drinking warm water regularly and consuming foods with cooling properties like coconut water and buttermilk can help prevent this upward movement of acidity.

Regarding the पोटदुखी (stomach pain) and मलावरोध (constipation), they are indeed linked to digestive weakness due to excess acidity. Ayurveda recommends boosting digestion by eating light, warm meals that are easy to digest, while avoiding spicy, oily, or heavy foods that aggravate Pitta. Triphala and Isabgol (psyllium husk) are often used to relieve constipation and promote gentle, regular bowel movements.

To manage अतिआम्लता naturally, consider these Ayurvedic tips:

Eat at regular intervals and avoid skipping meals to maintain your Agni (digestive fire).
Avoid acidic, oily, and spicy foods, especially at night.
Incorporate cooling foods like cucumbers, coconut, and fresh greens to calm Pitta.
Drink warm water throughout the day to aid digestion and balance acid levels.
Herbal teas like ginger, tulsi, and licorice can soothe the digestive system.
Yoga poses like Vajrasana after meals can help with digestion and prevent reflux.

Dr Sujal Patil · Answer

Hyper acidity, or "अतिआम्लता," is commonly experienced as जळजळ (burning sensation) in the छाती (chest) or घशात (throat), often triggered by spicy, oily food or irregular eating habits. According to Ayurveda, this is a sign of aggravated Pitta dosha, which leads to excess heat and acid in the digestive system.

Other symptoms include उलटीचा त्रास (nausea), ढेकर (belching), and gas buildup causing discomfort in the पोट (stomach) and गळा (throat). Ayurveda explains these as the result of weakened Agni (digestive fire) and recommends remedies like jeera water, ajwain, or mishri mixed with cold milk to soothe these symptoms.

Additional issues like खोकला (cough), कडवट चव (bitter taste), पोटदुखी (stomach pain), and मलावरोध (constipation) often occur when untreated अतिआम्लता weakens digestion further. To manage it naturally, Ayurveda suggests consuming cooling foods like coconut water, buttermilk, and avoiding Pitta-aggravating foods like sour or fried items, along with lifestyle changes like eating meals on time and practicing Pranayama.

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