Don’t pop just any pill to beat acidity, eat greens and exercise, say doctors

Delhi | Saturday | 21st April, 2018

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A large number of people buy anti-acidity drugs, often the most potent ones, over the counter. This is because suppressing acid production for long periods can affect the digestive system and cause kidney damage and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, Sarin added, people are unaware of this and they pop anti-acidity drugs frequently. “Excess acid production occurs when we eat very oily or spicy food. Lack of physical activity adds to the problem of indigestion, so doctors often prescribe exercise to deal with the problem..