Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 4 months ago

How to curb acidity?

After eating anything a little spicy or oily, I get this burning sensation in my chest. My father also has acidity issues, so I'm wondering if there are some simple ways to control it without always taking medicine.

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Rajeshwari Rao Rajeshwari Rao Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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Acidity can be really uncomfortable. For me, because I manage diabetes, I have to be very careful with my diet. I avoid spicy and oily food, and also sugary drinks which can sometimes worsen acidity. Small, frequent meals work best.

Ananya Mitra Ananya Mitra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Acidity makes me so anxious, especially if it happens at night! I find that avoiding late-night meals and not lying down right after eating really helps. Also, try to identify your trigger foods. For some, it's coffee, for others, it's anything spicy.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Home remedies like drinking a glass of cold milk or chewing a few basil leaves can give quick relief. Also, try to eat a banana. But if you have it very frequently or it's severe, it's important to consult a doctor, don't just rely on home remedies for long.

Prakash Jain Prakash Jain Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Acidity can really mess up your day. To curb it without spending too much on antacids, try keeping a food diary. This helps you figure out what triggers it. Prevention is always cheaper than cure, especially with medical tests these days.

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Vikas Aggarwal Vikas Aggarwal Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I use a health app to track my diet and noticed acidity would flare up after certain foods. Keeping a log can help identify patterns. Also, many apps have reminders for drinking water, which is super important for digestion and can help prevent acidity. Stay hydrated!

Kavya Sharma Kavya Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I heard drinking coconut water helps with acidity, is that true? Also, some people say avoiding acidic fruits like oranges when you have it. It's confusing trying to figure out all the dos and don'ts.

Anjali Patil Anjali Patil Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, acidity is the worst! I find that actually avoiding chai on an empty stomach helps a lot. And less spicy food, obviously. For immediate relief, sometimes I just drink some cold water or a little bit of pudina water. It works for me.

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