

3 What is Excess Acid in Stomach (Hyperchlorhydria)?

1Īccording to the journal Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, stomach acid also helps to protect against many infectious gastrointestinal diseases. The highly acidic properties of the gastric juice, together with digestive enzymes, help with food breakdown so that the body can extract nutrients from food. The journal Surgical Clinics of North America says that the function of stomach acid is to break down food to be digested. The normal volume of the gastric fluid is 20 to 100 mL and its pH is acidic (1.5 to 3.5). This is because both low and high stomach acid can cause symptoms such as bloating, heartburn or indigestion. In some cases, it can be a challenge to know if your gastric upset is caused by excess stomach acid (hyperchlorhydria) or low stomach acid levels (hypochlorhydria). In most cases, people with high stomach acid symptoms also need to avoid foods that cause an acidic stomach. However, there are also some home remedies that help to lower stomach acid naturally. If the stomach acid is excessively high, doctors may provide medication to reduce stomach acid levels. Lowering high stomach acid levels usually requires a combination of treatment and preventative measures. For example, excess stomach acid symptoms include burning sensation in your chest, abdominal pain, too much gas, or constipation. Having too much acid in your stomach (medical name hyperchlorhydria) can also cause a lot of gastric discomfort.

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