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Excess Stomach Acid (Hyperacidity) Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Hyperacidity refers to abnormally high volumes of acid or very low pH (more acidic). Since the stomach produces acid, hyperacidity usually refers to excessive stomach acid or abnormally acidic stomach acid. The quantity of the acid in the stomach is carefully regulated as is the level of acidity (pH). It tends to increase >> Read More ...

Gastrinoma (Gastrin-Secreting Tumor)

What is a gastrinoma? A gastrinoma is a tumor that secretes the hormone gastrin. Normally gastrin is secreted by certain cells in the pancreas, duodenum and stomach. The hormone gastrin stimulates the stomach to produce gastric acid. A gastrinoma secretes large amounts of gastrin. This causes an oversecretion of stomach >> Read More ...

Excess Stomach Acid Causes, Symptoms, Diet, Remedy, Treatment

Excess stomach acid or hyperacidity is when the volume of stomach acid is higher than normal or the pH is lower than usual resulting in a more acidic gastric secretion. It is also known as hyperchlorhydria. If the stomach and surrounding structures, esophagus and duodenum, are able to cope with the changes in acid >> Read More ...

Acidic Stomach Causes, Symptoms, Diet, Remedy, Treatment

The term ‘acidic stomach‘ is often used to describe the various conditions associated with hyperacidity and reflux. It is a broad term attributed to conditions like gastritis, peptic ulcer (including an esophageal ulcer) and acid reflux. Typically an acidic stomach presents with a burning chest pain or burning >> Read More ...

Stomach Acid Problems and Diseases

Stomach acid is the collection of gastric secretions secreted by the lining of the stomach and contained with the stomach cavity. It is a combination of hydrochloric acid (HCl), pepsin and intrinsic factor and due to the presence of HCl, the overall pH of the solution is low meaning that it is acidic. The stomach secretes >> Read More ...