Many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are directly related to changes in the acidity of gastric juice. Therefore it is very important to know how to determine the acidity of the stomach. Based on the indicators, the treatment of the disease is prescribed.
Types of determination of acidity
Consider how to know the acidity of the stomach. To do this, you can use different options for determining:
- sounding of the stomach;
- acidity test, determination of the degree of staining of urine.
A probe with a probe uses a thick and thin probe. Thickness is determined by the activity of the secretion of the stomach, and the acidity is subtle. The non-probe method is based on the determination of uropepsin in urine. Most often, this method of diagnosis is carried out to confirm a previously diagnosed diagnosis.
What is the acidity of the stomach? The total content of hydrochloric acid in gastric juice in a healthy person is approximately 0.4-0.5%. The normal acidity has a pH value of 1.5-2.0, the minimum content is 0.83 pH, and the maximum is 8.3pH.
Signs of gastric acidity
By its sensations it is also possible to determine the state of gastric juice, since an elevated or decreased level of hydrochloric acid can provoke various manifestations. So, for example, the characteristic symptoms of increased acidity of the stomach are the following:
- heartburn ;
- severity after eating;
- burning pain in the stomach;
- decreased appetite and taste sensations;
- intolerance to acid foods.
Low acidity of the stomach is characterized by the following manifestations:
- an unpleasant and putrid smell from the mouth;
- feeling of heaviness and pain after eating;
- nausea between meals;
- dry skin and hair;
- the appearance of acne and vessels on the face;
- bloating and rumbling of the abdomen;
- the taste of iron in the mouth ;
- general decrease in immunity.
The increase in acidity of the stomach can be triggered by the use of too sharp, fatty, sour food, and fast and dense food. With a reduced acid content in the stomach, various fungi and viruses can develop actively, and, therefore, it is very dangerous for health. Therefore, it is very important to keep the acidity within normal limits.
Measures are required for the balance of acidity
In order to normalize the acidity of the stomach, you must adhere to proper nutrition, and take infusions and decoctions, which have a beneficial effect on gastric juice. So, with increased acidity, you should take funds that can soothe the stomach and have enveloping properties. For these purposes it is good to use the following:
- infusions of oatmeal;
- decoction of flaxseed;
- kissel;
- mineral waters of Borjomi type.
It is best to eat lean meat, dairy products, soups and cereals. It is necessary to exclude marinades, sour and sour products.
If there was a decrease in the acidity of the stomach, then it is necessary to consume acidic berries and vegetables, as well as fruit juices. Highly
One of the universal means is the use of honey. To reduce the secretion of gastric juice, it should be diluted in a small amount of warm water and drink 1,5-2 hours before meals, and if you want, on the contrary, to increase the allocation of juice, then it should be drunk just before eating.
If you do not want to use medicines and other means, then revise your diet and force yourself to eat small portions, but often. With the help of such a systematic diet can bring the acidity in full order.