Your stomach is part of your digestive system and is the first organ to receive food that travels down your esophagus. Your stomach has three main tasks, the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse explains. First, it receives...
When you have low or no production of stomach acid you may have a condition called hypochlorhydria. For normal digestion to occur effectively you need to produce plenty of hydrochloric acid through your stomach lining. Hydrochloric acid -- HCL --...
Ulcers may not be the result of stress, but they can certainly cause it. Ulcers are characterized by sharp pains after eating and may be accompanied by belching, nausea and loss of appetite. If untreated, ulcers can eventually require surgery....
Stomach acid is necessary to help break down foods during digestion. However, sometimes stomach acid production can become overactive because of diet, lifestyle or medical conditions. Too much stomach acid can be monitored or treated to avoid or...
Stomach acids are necessary to break down foods so that your digestive tract can absorb and metabolize proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. However, excess stomach acids can contribute to ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux...
Stomach acids are necessary for the breakdown of foods and beverages, and allow the digestive system to absorb nutients for optimal health, according to Dr. James Balch and Phyllis Balch, authors of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing." However,...
Heartburn (acid reflux) is an irritating condition, occurring most often after a meal or while lying down or bending over, according to the Mayo Clinic. Heartburn may last for hours, causing burning pain from your upper abdomen to your neck. Many...
Hypochlorhydria is a digestive condition in which the stomach is unable to produce enough hydrochloric acid, while achlorhydria is a condition marked by a total lack of this acid needed for digestion. Both of these disorders are often a result of...
Stomach acid can lead to indigestion and heartburn. It may also have underlying causes such as peptic ulcers or gastritis. Prescription medication and over-the-counter antacids can reduce stomach acid production in your stomach. Your physician...
Acid reflux, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, occurs when digestive juices or stomach acids rise into the esophagus. When refluxed stomach acid comes into contact with the lining of the esophagus, it can produce a burning...
Living with acid reflux is not only painful, but it can be embarrassing and discomfiting. Belching and complaining of burning pains in the chest at all hours of the day, and into the night, may impact your life and limit your activities. Sometimes...
Excessive amounts of stomach acid can occasionally produce uncomfortable heartburn symptoms. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that heartburn develops when stomach acid flows into your esophagus, causing a subsequent burning...
If you have insufficient bile production and stomach acids, you may experience indigestion. Low stomach acidity typically occurs when your liver and gallbladder don’t produce or release enough bile for digestion. Certain natural remedies...
Excessive stomach acidity is a common complaint that manifests itself as a variety of symptoms, from heartburn and acid reflux to chest pain. It is often treated with acid-suppressive medications. These medications, including anti-histamines and...
Although ginger has been gaining attention as a treatment for obesity and heart ailments, its most enduring reputation centers around its digestive properties. Ginger can reduce stomach acid, ease nausea, improve digestion and relieve diarrhea....
Stomach acid imbalance can be treated with over-the-counter or prescription medications. However, simply treating the stomach acid imbalance with discomfort easing medications does nothing to address the root causes of stomach acid imbalance,...
The buildup of acid in your stomach can cause an unpleasant burning sensation, among other problems. Indigestion sometimes occurs, and the acid can also damage the lining of your stomach and esophagus. Over the long run, this can cause serious...
The human body is designed to function within a very narrow pH. Your body's pH is a measurement of the amount of hydrogen ions in your blood, which affect the acidity level. Enzymes are protein catalysts that improve the rate at which chemical...
Excess acid in the stomach and intestinal tract may lead to gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach. Gastritis may develop from a number of factors and is most commonly the result of a bacterial infection from the Heliobacter pylori bacteria....
An overproduction of stomach acid can cause heartburn and even esophageal erosion. If you want to reduce the amount of stomach acid you produce, but want to avoid taking medication, there are several herbs that you can try. Before beginning to use...
The digestive tract is a hollow set of organs that starts at the back of the throat with the esophagus and proceeds through the body to its exit at the anus. One of the most familiar organs along this tract, the stomach, is a major site of food...
Amino acid supplements are popular for many purposes. Fans of the supplements claim they help increase muscle mass and can affect your hormone levels. While many of these claims lack scientific evidence, one thing is for certain -- they will...
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. When you consume proteins, your stomach acid and other components of your digestive juices react with the protein, rendering it inactive and eventually breaking it into its constituent amino acids....
The stomach contains glands that produce hydrochloric acid. This makes stomach juices acidic so that they can break down foods for digestion. When the stomach produces too much acid, an acid imbalance can occur. Several medical conditions...
Stomach acid is produced by cells in the stomach, known as parietal cells, to aid in digestion. The acid helps break down food and also activates proteins that are essential for the digestive process. Stomach acid can result in heartburn and...
Stomach acid plays a critical role in breaking down the foods you eat, and how well your body can absorb essential nutrients. Without enough acid in your stomach, you can develop nutritional deficiencies that impact your health. Certain forms of...
Excess stomach acidity can cause painful conditions such as heartburn and acid reflux disease. These conditions occur when your lower esophageal sphincter relaxes or weakens abnormally, which allows stomach acid to flow up into your esophagus. You...
Stomach acid, or gastric juice, is secreted by the stomach and plays crucial roles in health and disease. Stomach acid helps with the breakdown of food directly, and also makes an enzyme which breaks food down further. An often overlooked function...
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