Food habits:
Spicy and spicy foods: Excessively spicy and spicy foods increase the production of acid in the stomach.
Fatty foods: Fried and fried foods take time to digest. This can cause acid to stay in the stomach for a long time.
Drinks: Tea, coffee, alcohol, and soft drinks increase the acid in the stomach.
Eating habits:
Eating late/skipping meals: Not eating on time is a major cause of acidity.
Overeating: Eating on a full stomach increases the pressure on the stomach and causes acid to spill up.
Lifestyle causes:
Lying down after meals: Lying down immediately after eating is the biggest cause of acid reflux.
Overweight: As you gain weight, pressure increases in the stomach, which pushes acid up.
Smoking: Smoking weakens the muscles that separate the esophagus and stomach.
Drug use: Long-term use of drugs such as painkillers and steroids can damage the lining of the stomach and cause acidity.
Mental stress: Excessive anxiety and tension can directly affect the digestive process and increase acid production.
