Gastric acid, gastric juice or stomach acid, is a digestive fluid formed in the stomach and is composed of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride and sodium chloride.
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Acidity pain in stomach
Acidity or acid reflux is a very common condition affecting many Indians. This condition is characterized by heartburn felt around the lower chest area, which is caused by the stomach acid flowing back up into the food pipe. Very few people realize the unhealthy eating habits and poor lifestyle choices that cause this condition.
Other symptoms of acid reflux disease include: Bloating. Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting. Burping. Dysphagia -- a narrowing of your esophagus, which creates the sensation of food being stuck in your throat. Hiccups that don't let up. Nausea. Weight loss for no known reason.
