How to determine acidity and basicity?

In the human body context, we mainly talk about 'acidity' in the stomach or 'acid reflux'. Symptoms like heartburn, sour taste in mouth, or regurgitation point to acidity. Basicity isn't usually something people 'determine' as a problem in everyday health unless there's a serious underlying medical condition causing metabolic alkalosis. Focus on digestive discomfort for acidity and see a doctor if severe.

Please, do not blindly trust every random internet article about 'balancing pH' or 'alkaline water cures' for acidity/basicity. In your body, you determine acidity by symptoms like persistent heartburn, bloating, or sour taste. If it's bothering you, go to a real doctor, not a forum. They can perform diagnostic tests to confirm acidity or rule out other issues, which is much more reliable.

For general acidity, symptoms like heartburn, sour burps, and stomach pain are usually enough to 'determine' it. No need for expensive tests unless symptoms are severe or persistent. If a doctor suspects something more, an endoscopy might be suggested, which costs a few thousand, so plan your finances. For basic day-to-day, simple lifestyle changes and OTC antacids are budget-friendly.

I've tried a lot of home remedies for acidity – saunf water, cold milk, gulkand. You can 'determine' acidity if you constantly feel a burning sensation in your chest or throat, or have sour burps. These are practical signs. Basicity is rarely an issue for general public. If these symptoms are really bothering you and home remedies aren't enough, it's practical to see a doctor for proper guidance.