Gastroesophageal reflux disease termed as GERD is one of upper gastrointestinal chronic diseases where stomach content persistently and regularly flows up into oesophagus which is due to poor closure of lower oesophageal sphincter. Acid reflux can lead to burning pain in the chest and can move to neck and throat. Other symptoms like nausea, pain on swallowing, cough and bad breath are also observed.
Amlapitta is a commonly encountered disease of Annavaha srotas. Prakrita pitta is pungent or bitter in taste. Vidagdha pitta is sour in taste. The pitta which has developed abnormal or sour taste is called Amlapitta. Cardinal features of Amla pitta are Avipaka (Indigestion), Hritkantha Daha (Heart and throat burn), Tikta Amlodgara (Sour and bitter belching).
