Decreased stomach acidity. Symptoms and treatment with folk remedies, pills, diet

Decreased stomach acidity more often a person manifests itself along with gastritis. The pathological condition is characterized by insufficient production of hydrochloric acid, which is necessary for the normal digestive process. The disease is accompanied by characteristic symptoms and requires a comprehensive diagnosis to determine the provoking factor. Based on the results obtained, the gastroenterologist selects the most effective and safe treatment.

Causes and manifestations of the disease

All provoking causes that affect the concentration of gastric juice can be divided into two categories:

Name	Description
Exogenous factors	Long-term treatment with certain drugs; abuse of herbal teas, decoctions; infection of the body with parasites; insta story viewer unhealthy diet, strict diet, prolonged fasting; alcohol abuse; prolonged stress, neurosis, depression, emotional stress; intolerance to cereal gluten; physiological aging of the body.
Endogenous causes	Impaired motility of the stomach and intestines; autoimmune disorders; dystrophic processes in the organs of the digestive system; endocrine system diseases; violation of material metabolism; hereditary predisposition; thyroid problems; lack of minerals and vitamins in the human body; diseases of the digestive system of an inflammatory nature, as a result of which the production of gastric juice is disrupted.

A gastroenterologist and comprehensive diagnostics will help to establish an accurate diagnosis and the cause of low acidity of gastric juice. It is important when the first violations appear to go to the hospital and undergo an examination.

Symptoms

Low acidity of the stomach (symptoms and treatment require consultation with a gastroenterologist) in most cases occurs without a pronounced clinical picture.

Signs of a pathological condition arise against the background of diseases that provoke disorders of the digestive process:

Name	Symptoms
Stomach dyspepsia	The pathological condition is characterized by insufficient production of enzymes that are necessary for the digestion of food. Against this background, stagnation of products in the stomach and their decay occurs. The disease is accompanied by the following symptoms: the acidity of gastric juice decreases; the fermentation process is enhanced; gas formation increases; there is a feeling of heaviness in the stomach; there is an eructation with an unpleasant odor; appetite worsens; be sick; bloating accompanied by rumbling; rarely disturbed by vomiting; there is severe pain in the upper stomach after eating; a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth.
Intestinal disorders	Pathological processes that often occur against the background of certain diseases or disorders. It is accompanied not only by a decrease in the acidity of the stomach. There is an alternation of diarrhea and constipation. Loose stools can also indicate damage to the pancreas or liver. Constipation occurs against a background of deterioration of gastric motility, as a result of also frequent vomiting.
Impaired absorption of nutrients	A pathological condition occurs with general disorders in the human body. A prolonged and persistent decrease in gastric acidity is accompanied by the following symptoms: the person has constant weakness, fatigue and apathy; against the background of anemia, the skin turns pale; body weight decreases, exhaustion occurs; immunity decreases, as a result of which the body's resistance to various infectious, viral or fungal diseases weakens; acne and allergic rash appears on the human body; the risk of helminthic invasion increases.

Low acidity of the stomach is rare and difficult to drug therapy. Therefore, it is important to visit a gastroenterologist as soon as there are disturbances in the functioning of the digestive system. It is necessary to completely abandon self-therapy, as it is possible to aggravate the state of health.

The rate of acidity of the stomach

Diagnostic measures that the gastroenterologist prescribes to the patient after the examination and taking into account the complaints of the person will help to determine the violation of the concentration of gastric juice.

Name	Description
Intragastric pH meter	The most informative and reliable diagnostic method, with the help of which specialists determine the level of gastric juice in various parts of the digestive system.
Aspiration method of examination	With the help of a probe, the doctor takes a sampling of gastric juice in order to assess its composition and identify pathological disorders.

It is important to differentiate the reduced acidity of the stomach, since many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are accompanied by the same symptoms. The results obtained will also help the gastroenterologist to draw up an individual treatment regimen for the patient.

Normal indicators of stomach acidity

Name	Parameters (pH)
On empty stomach	1,5-2,0
Maximum concentration	0,86
Minimum	8,3
Antral department	1,3-7,4
Epithelial layer	7,0

In the absence of correct diagnosis and timely therapy, low acidity of gastric juice provokes unpleasant consequences and complications, which in the future may end in the degeneration of the affected cells.

Pathological processes provoke the following complications:

• the bactericidal function of gastric juice is disrupted, as a result of which the risk of damage to the mucous membrane and the development of an inflammatory process increases;
• digestion worsens due to reduced enzyme activity, which will lead to stagnation of food and intoxication of the body;
• there is a fermentation process in the organs of the digestive system, which is accompanied by painful sensations and increased bloating;
• iron deficiency anemia develops;
• immunity decreases, which increases the likelihood of developing concomitant pathologies;
• acne, various rashes and eczema appear on the body;
• the upper and lower extremities weaken, partial paresthesia, numbness or tingling occurs;
• sleep is disturbed, memory problems appear, a depressive state develops;
• thinning and breaking hair, nails, skin becomes dry;
• irritable bowel syndrome develops;
• intestinal invasions recur;
• chronic diseases are exacerbated;
• food allergy symptoms appear.

Reduced acidity of the stomach (symptoms and treatment will be determined by a gastroenterologist using a complex diagnostics) without timely therapy will lead to the fact that the affected cells will degenerate into a malignant tumor. In this situation, the patient is at risk of stomach cancer, which is difficult to treat, especially in the advanced stages.

Herbal treatment rules

Phyto components are potent substances that cannot be used without a certain scheme and in an arbitrary order. It is important to discuss herbal treatment with a gastroenterologist, a specialist will help you choose the safest and most effective recipe for combating low acidity of the stomach.

The choice of herbal collection depends on the disease, as a result of which the concentration of gastric juice is disturbed. The main goal of traditional medicine is to help a person get rid of accompanying symptoms and eliminate pathological processes. Also prevent complications, replenish the human body with missing vitamins and minerals, strengthen defenses and increase immunity.

Name	Recipe	Application
Herbal collection No. 1	1. Mix dry calendula herb, mint and dandelion flowers in equal proportions. 2. Grind all components well. 3. Pour the mass of 1 tbsp. l. herbal collection with boiling water (300 ml). 4. Insist the remedy for 40 minutes. and strain.	The finished broth should be taken orally 100 ml 3 times a day for a month. After a two-week break, the treatment can be repeated.
Herbal collection No. 2	1. Mix 20 g of St. John's wort and yarrow. Add 40 g of chicory and 60 g of smoke. 2. Mix all components well and brew 5 g of herbal collection with boiling water (250 ml). 3. The resulting mass must be kept until it cools completely. 4. Strain the product and add 45 ml of golden mustache juice.	The finished medicine is recommended to be taken orally. The adult dosage is 75 ml 3 times a day. It is preferable to take the medicine before meals for 30 minutes.
Herbal collection No. 3	1. Mix in equal parts dill seeds, plantain leaves, centaury grass, hop cones and marshmallow inflorescences. 2. Grind all components until a homogeneous mass is obtained. 3. Pour the composition with hot water (850 ml), cover and leave for 20 minutes, then strain.	The resulting medication is recommended to be taken every time before meals for 30 minutes. 30 ml each. The herbal collection stimulates the production of gastric juice, has an enveloping and anti-inflammatory effect.

In folk medicine, there are enough herbal recipes that can be used with low stomach acidity. To achieve a positive result, it is recommended to be treated for at least 6 months. At the same time, choose a different herbal mixture every month, in consultation with a gastroenterologist.

Folk remedies

Unconventional methods of healers and healers with low stomach acidity in humans are used in combination with drugs and after consultation with a gastroenterologist. It must be remembered about the high likelihood of an allergic reaction or individual sensitivity.

Effective methods of traditional medicine for low stomach acidity:

Name	Recipe	Application
Yarrow	1. Pour 4 tbsp. l. dry herbs with hot water (2 tbsp.). 2. Put the resulting mass on medium heat, heat for 5 minutes and set aside for 30 minutes. Cool and drain.	A ready-made decoction of yarrow should be taken orally in 1 tbsp. l. 4 times a day before meals. The course of treatment lasts 25-30 days.
Honey, Kalanchoe and propolis	1. Mix 15 g of natural honey with 25 ml of fresh Kalanchoe juice. Add 50 ml of propolis alcohol tincture. 2. Mix all components well. Insist for 1 hour and put the resulting mixture on a low heat. 3. It should be warmed up for 30 minutes, stirring constantly.	The finished medicine is recommended to be taken orally. The adult dosage is 1 tbsp. l. It is preferable to drink the remedy before meals.
Hop cones	1. Mix 200 g of buds and 1 liter of water. 2. Put the mass on the fire and heat the resulting mass for 5 minutes. 3. Cool the broth for 30 minutes. and strain.	The medicine is recommended to be taken 100 ml before each meal.
Herbal collection	1. Mix 10 tbsp. l. yarrow and 12 tbsp. l. St. John's wort. 2. Add 2 tbsp. l. immortelle. Mix all components well and fill with hot water (2 l). 3. Put the resulting mass on medium heat, warm up for 10 minutes. and remove from the stove. Cool and drain.	The finished medicine is recommended to be taken on an empty stomach. The standard dosage for an adult patient is 100 ml.

After eating sweets, patients with low acidity of gastric juice are advised to dissolve a pinch of salt. Sugar and glucose decrease the production of hydrochloric acid, while salt increases its concentration.

Medications

Reduced acidity of the stomach (symptoms and treatment will help to determine a specialized specialist) requires carrying out complex therapy that will restore the work of the glands responsible for the production of gastric juice. Medicines are also necessary to destroy pathogenic microflora and eliminate concomitant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

With low acidity of the stomach, the patient is prescribed the following medications:

Drug group	Name	Application
Antibacterial agents	Metronidazole, Clarithromycin	Medicines destroy the pathogenic flora, which provokes the development of pathological processes. The tablets are taken orally with food or after a meal. The medicine must be swallowed and washed down with a little water. In most cases, adult patients are prescribed 250 mg 2 times a day. The course of treatment lasts 10 days.
Probiotics	Normobact, Bifidumbacterin	The drugs are necessary to replenish the amount of beneficial bacteria, which antibiotics also destroy during treatment. Adult patients are advised to take 2 sachets per day. The course of treatment lasts 10-14 days. The medicine is recommended to be taken with meals.
Antispasmodics	Spazmol, Papaverine	Medicines reduce spasm and pain syndrome, and also improve gastrointestinal motility. The tablets should be swallowed whole and washed down with a little liquid. The recommended dosage for adult patients is 40-80 mg 2-3 times a day.
Enzymes	Mezim, Festal	Medicines support the digestion of food. The tablets should be taken 30 minutes before meals. and drink plenty of water. The recommended dosage is 1-3 tablets per day.
Enveloping products	Almagel, Gastrofarm	Medicines protect the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract from the negative effects of pathogenic flora. The drug is recommended to be taken 30 minutes before meals. Adult patients are prescribed 1-2 hours. l. The duration of therapy is 14 days.
Antihistamines	Tavegil, Diazolin	The medicine is taken orally 10 mg 1-2 times a day.
Cardioprotectors	Riboxin, Thiamin	Medicines help restore metabolism and tissue metabolism. The daily dosage of the drug is 0.6-2.4 g. It should be divided into 3-4 doses. The course of treatment lasts 1-3 months.
Antacids	Rennie, Maalox	Adult patients are prescribed 1-2 tablets when the first signs of a disturbance in the digestive process appear. The duration of therapy depends on the condition of the person.
Proton pump blockers	Omeprazole, Rabeprazole	The dosage of the drug is selected for the patient individually and is 20-40 mg. The medicine is preferably taken in the morning before breakfast. The course of treatment lasts 2-4 weeks.

Reduced acidity of the stomach (the gastroenterologist will help determine the symptoms and treatment) is eliminated drugs that should be taken strictly in accordance with the established dosages or according to instructions. Improper treatment will lead to an exacerbation of pathological processes and a deterioration in health.

Additionally, patients are prescribed vitamin and mineral complexes that increase the body's defenses, eliminate the symptoms of anemia and improve the functioning of the immune system.

Nutrition and diet rules

A prerequisite for effective therapy for low acidity in the stomach is diet. At first, severe food restrictions are imposed on a person. You should return to a normal diet gradually. The menu should be dominated by fortified foods that also contain essential trace elements. The same goes for protein foods.

Allowed Products	Prohibited foods
· Soups, vegetable broths; · Rabbit, turkey and chicken meat; · River fish; · Egg omelet; · Mild and low-fat cheeses; · Cereals and cereals; · vegetables and fruits; · Natural juices; · Fruit jelly, marmalade; · Natural honey; · Yoghurt and fermented milk drinks without additives.	· Fried, fatty dishes; · Smoked products; · Spices, seasonings; · butter; · Strong coffee and tea; · Sweet carbonated drinks; · Chocolate products, sweets; · alcoholic drinks; · fresh bakery; · whole milk; · Legumes.

Diet food is not only about permitted and prohibited foods.

It is necessary during the treatment of low acidity of the stomach to adhere to certain rules, which the nutritionist will tell about:

• It is recommended to grind the dishes.
• Food should not be too cold or hot.
• It is important to take food in small portions, 5-6 times a day.
• Dishes are preferably steamed, boiled, stewed or baked.

The patient's dietary intake must be followed for at least 3 weeks when treating low stomach acidity. Rules and recommendations will help a person reduce pain and inflammation that result from the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. Reduced acidity of the stomach for some time proceeds without pronounced symptoms.

As the pathological processes progress in a person, disturbances in the functioning of the organs of the digestive system appear. At the first problems, it is important to consult a gastroenterologist and undergo an examination in order to establish an accurate diagnosis. Treatment for each patient is selected individually, taking into account all the characteristics of the disease and the body. Unpleasant consequences await a person without medical assistance.

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