Acidity and Health: Understanding its Impact on Daily Life

Abstract

This review focuses on the topic of acid and its clinical manifestations, such as heartburn, indigestion, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. These symptoms are caused due to faulty eating habits, mental stress, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and long-term drug dependence, all of which can severely affect quality of life. Literature findings reveal that modern-day lifestyle, associated stress, and physical inactivity are the preeminent causal factors. Key risk factors, treatment strategies, and prevention implicated in this review are identified via systematic data extraction of research papers from PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. The evidence strongly advocates the promotion of balanced diets, limiting processed foods as much as possible, implementation of stress-alleviation measures, and sustainable lifestyle changes. To begin with, pharmacological treatment involves the use of antacids, the H2 blockers, and PPIs to provide symptomatic relief, whereas long-term management should concentrate on preventive and lifestyle modifications. The review further triggers the significance of patient education and awareness at the community level, coupled with integrative activities that can ultimately lower the disease burden and enhance the quality of life.