Ever eaten certain food items and felt a certain discomfort in your stomach after a short time? You must be wondering, ‘Why is my stomach burning so bad?’

A burning sensation in the stomach can make you feel all sorts of miserable and we understand that. It can make looking at your favorite food a gut-wrenching affair. Well, quite literally. There are certain healthy foods that you can add to your daily diet to make that stomach-burning sensation a thing of the past. In this article, we take a look at stomach-burning home remedies in detail and hopefully help you alleviate those tummy ailments to a certain extent.

Stomach Burning: Why does it happen?

You may experience a burning sensation in your stomach for various reasons, such as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), stress, obesity, pregnancy, and other reasons. It happens when the acid in your esophagus takes a reverse motion and causes bile to come into your mouth.

The foods we consume produce acid in our stomach, which means that eating a regulated diet can prevent that burning sensation in your stomach and make sure you live a healthy life.

Food That Can Cause Stomach Burning

Having discussed the foods that you should eat during stomach burning, let us also take a look at certain foods and habits that you should avoid. If you have any food allergies or are suffering from GERD or chronic acidity, then you should avoid those foods that cause allergies and the ones mentioned below.
● Milk and dairy products
● Gluten foods
● Alcohol
● Fried foods
● Caffeine
● Chocolate
● Citrus fruits

Along with these foods, you should also try to avoid stressful situations and late-night food binges. On the contrary, try to maintain a healthy weight, eat smaller meals, and on time, and if you smoke, then give up smoking.

Signs of a Burning Stomach

There are some telling signs of a burning stomach. Some of these are:
● Burning sensation in stomach, chest, and/or throat
● Nausea and vomiting
● Burping
● Bloating
● Sore throat
● Cough or wheezing
● Hiccups
● Difficulty in swallowing

What Are Some Stomach Burning Home Remedies?

Each of these home remedies for stomach pain and gas are items that you can easily source out from your kitchen. While some of these may provide instant relief, others might take a few minutes to take effect. Let's take a look at the various food choices that can be useful home remedies for stomach burning:

Banana

Consumption of bananas are one of the best remedies for acid reflux as it can relieve that burning sensation in your stomach. This happens because bananas are rich in dietary fiber and antacids, which prevent those burning sensations in your belly, ensuring relief from acidity and gas.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice, when taken with a glass of hot water on an empty stomach, is known to soothe the symptoms of acid reflux post a bout of overeating. It reduces heartburn and abdominal pain too.

Ginger

It contains anti-inflammatory properties. So, if you are dealing with nausea or acid reflux, ginger can help calm your stomach.

Apple Cider Vinegar

If you are suffering from gas, acidity, or a burning stomach, then try having three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water. This is known to help with acid reflux-related heartburn and stomach issues.

Aloe vera gel

Eating aloe vera gel before foods supposedly helps in relieving stomach burning symptoms along with heartburn. This remedy is highly effective due to the presence of anthraquinones in aloe vera that have laxative effects on your gut. Aloe vera also increases the water content in your stomach and intestines, thereby facilitating hydration and ensuring a more natural movement of stools.

Basil

Green tea

Yoghurt

Yogurt helps soothe any discomfort in and around your stomach lining. A natural probiotic, yogurt ensures that there is enough good bacteria in your gut that can keep your stomach immunity up and running. It also contains a lot of proteins that improve your ability to digest food better.

Mint Leaves

Mint leaves are naturally cooling and can aid digestive problems. Consider having a cup of mint tea or water boiled with mint leaves if you are dealing with acidity or acid reflux.

Jaggery

Conclusion

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