Question

A person has sour taste in mouth and heartburn.
A. What is he suffering from?
B. Why does it happen?
C. What substance is used as a remedy?

Answer 1

Hint:
When the body fluids contain too much acid in the stomach then it is termed as acidity and the
symptoms are sour taste in mouth and heartburn.

Complete answer:
(a) If a person has a sour taste in mouth and has heartburn then that person is suffering from acidity.

(b) Acidity is caused by the creation of excess acid by the gastric juice during digestion in the
stomach and the stomach produces HCl i.e., Hydrochloric acid which helps in the digestion of food
and when this acid is produced in excess then it causes acidity.
It is also caused when the upper part of the stomach moves above the diaphragm which helps to
keep acid in our stomach.
Some other causes are-
-Unhealthy eating habits
-Excessive consumption of certain food
-Side effects of some temporary medications and the existing medications too
-Lack of sleep
-Frequent smoking
-Lack of sleep

(c) Substances used as remedy:
-Lime water with butter having butyric acid.
-Drinking cold milk
-Coconut water is known to soothe your stomach
-Banana, cucumber and yogurt give instant relief from acidity
-Ginger helps in digestion
Additional information:
Symptoms of acidity are-
-Burning sensation in the chest
-Difficulty swallowing
-Constipation
-Nausea
-Bad breath
-Pain in the chest
-Restlessness

Note:
 If a person has sour taste in mouth and has heartburn then that person is suffering from
acidity. Acidity is caused by the creation of excess acid by the gastric juice during digestion in the
stomach. Remedies include- Lime water with butter having butyric acid, Drinking cold milk, etc.