STUDY OF ETIOPATHOGENESIS AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES OF AMLAPITTA IN PRESENT SCENARIO
Pradnya Marathe* and Dr. Vijay R. Potdar
ABSTRACT
Amlapitta is one of the most common disease seen in the society. It is seen in all ages, all classes, and all community. Hyperacidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid secreting mechanism of the stomach and intestine and the protective mechanisms that ensure their safety. The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. When there is excess production of acid in the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Amlapitta is one of the commonest Vyadhi prevailing all over the world. It is known to affect almost 70% of the population and new research shows that it can be precursor of many diseases like peptic ulcer, CA of stomach and esophagus.
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