Acidity

Importance of the Test

Acidity is the common condition in every second Indian household. While reading this, it is so common that someone at your home or nearby you are suffering from it right now or has experienced it once in a lifetime. Acidity is very common, but half of those suffering from it don't know why they are suffering from it in the first place. Let me explain! A ring of muscle known as the lower esophageal sphincter plays the role of a valve at the entrance of your stomach. This valve closes as soon as the human is consumed, but sometimes there is a problem in closing and opening the valve. Thus the HCl acid produced in the stomach starts flowing up towards the esophagus tube and causes a burning sensation known as acidity.

Basic Knowledge

Having acidity twice or more times a week means that you might have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). If you are contracted to acidity regularly, we recommend you get an Acidity Test is the best way to know if you have GERD or because of some other reasons. Diagnosing acidity at home is very easy and routine, and the person suffering from it can detect it easily. The Acidity Test at Self-Test Diagnostics generally includes different tests to measure the condition's impact and how it is affecting the body. The Acidity Test process involves the phlebotomist taking a small amount of your blood from the vein. The sample is now safely transported to our nearest lab, and the tests are performed in a controlled environment maintaining all the safety protocols.