Acidity is a term used for a set of symptoms caused by excess production of acids by the gastric glands of the stomach. Lack of physical activity , irregularity in eating pattern, alcohol consumption, wrong eating habits are all the factors leading to Acidity. Stress and Smoking also contributes to the same.
Gastritis is a general term for a group of disease conditions which can cause the inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Drinking too much of Alcohol and the regular usage of certain pain relivers can contribute to gastritis. Foods which are low in acidity and are more alkaline, like vegetables are recommended. Fatty foods may worsen the inflammation in the lining of the stomach. Avoiding some foods and beverages and including others can help manage the
condition. Some foods which can irritate the stomach are
- Alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Fruit juice
- Coffee
- Fried foods
- Carbonated Drinks
- Acidic fruits like Tomatoes, Lime etc
An Ulcer is caused eventually in some types of Gastritis.