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Effective Ways To Treat Sour Stomach

Sour stomach is a common health issue that we all face in our day-to-day lives, irrespective of the age! Sour stomach occurs due to indigestion.

It is also known as acid indigestion. Upset stomach and acid reflux are the two common terms that are associated with sour stomach.

Some of the causes for sour stomach are overeating, eating spicy food, excessive consumption of alcohol, peptic ulcer, stress and anxiety.

Its symptoms include bloated stomach, heart burn, frequent belching, nausea, pain in the abdomen and a bad taste in the mouth.

Sour stomach can be treated at home easily and there are many home remedies that are available to treat this condition.

Therefore, in this article, we at Boldsky will be listing out some of the effective ways to treat sour stomach. Read on to know more about it.

Carrot

Carrot

Carrot juice works the best in treating sour stomach. It boosts the capacity of the stomach and aids in a proper digestion. It heals the sour stomach and assists in the proper functioning of the stomach. Drink the juice of carrot twice in a day to subside sour stomach.

 Milk And Honey

Milk And Honey

Drinking milk with honey provides relief from sour stomach. It helps to coat the stomach lining and alleviates sour belching. Honey offers a soothing effect to the stomach by coating the stomach lining.

Lemon

Lemon

Lemon juice regulates the pH level in the body, and thus treats sour stomach effectively. Drink lemon juice to get relief from belching and sour stomach. Drink it twice in a day.

Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds

Fennel seeds are also used to treat sour stomach. They reduce the symptoms like abdominal bloating and stomach cramps. These seeds offer a quick relief from the cramps in the intestinal muscles. Add 1 spoon of fennel seeds to one glass of hot water. Leave it for sometime and strain the water. Drink this liquid on an empty stomach to avoid sour stomach.

 Ginger And Lemon

Ginger And Lemon

A mixture of ginger and lemon can also be used to treat sour stomach. Extract the juice of a small piece of ginger and add a spoon of lemon juice. Drink this mixture to get a relief from sour stomach.

Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon tea calms the sour stomach by providing a soothing effect. Its caramative property breaks the intestinal gas and gives relief from abdominal bloating. Sip on a few cups of cinnamon tea to get relief from sour stomach.

Mint Tea

Mint Tea

Mint tea is a perfect remedy for sour stomach. Mint contains menthol that offers soothing and cooling effect to the stomach. It calms the muscles of the digestive system and reduces the symptom of sour stomach.

Story first published: Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 16:41 [IST]
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