Description
Acidity or acid reflux is a very common condition affecting many Indians. This condition is characterized by heartburn felt around the lower chest area, which is caused by the stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe. Acid is secreted by parietal cells in the proximal 2/3rd part of the stomach and aids in digestion by creating an optimal pH for pepsin and gastric lipase and by stimulating pancreatic bicarbonate digestion.