Question 1

how long does the stomach take to empty excess acid from a meal?

Accepted Answer

Stomach emptying: Most people's stomachs empty at the rate of 1-2 hours after liquids, 3-6 hours after solids. Carbohydrates ; proteins exit faster than fats. Large meals take longer to empty than frequent grazing on small low fat meals.

Question 2

could i have excess acid ; i experience gurgling in stomach and pain especially at night, burping and farting alot, diarrhoea and a yeast infection?

Accepted Answer

Probably other cause: This does not sound like excess acid. Your symptoms are more indicative of imbalances of intestinal flora- you might have intestinal parasites and/or yeast overgrowth. You might also have irritable bowel syndrome and food sensitivities like gluten sensitivity or lactose intolerance. See http://www.Huffingtonpost.Com/dr-mark-hyman/yeast-infection-symptoms_b_657354.Html 
try avoiding dairy & gluten.

Question 3

usually, stomach lining is protected by mucus . but can certain acidic foods or sitting for long cause excess acid in such a way that it damages the lining in spite of mucus and cause burning? i am talking of stomach burn and not heartburn/reflux.

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Some people are prone to ulcers because of the way their stomach oversecretes, and possibly abnormalities histologically, but acidic foods should not cause peptic ulcer formation

Question 4

1. how gastro doctor ensure that we really have an excess acid in stomach?
2. is that true alkaline stomach can cause heart burn?
3. ppi med dang?

Accepted Answer

PH monitoring probe: Gastro doctors can insert a device called a Bravo probe that measures stomach acid for 24+ hrs. (In the old days, a pH monitoring probe threaded through the nose did the same thing). An endoscopy only confirms the effects of excess stomach acid but doesn't measure acidity directly. Alkaline stomachs can cause heartburn. PPIs are newer meds, so long-term safety is unknown but appear to be safe 4now

Question 5

i have had severe stomach pain. a lot of excess acid in my throat upper stomach and chest. i've been getting chest pain and pretty frequent back spasms and back pain along with migraines and i'm unable to keep any food down. i have been diagnosed with aci

Accepted Answer

Reflux: It sounds like you might have reflux esophagitis which could explain your stomach pain, acid, chest pain and
Unable to keep food down However I would suggest that you see a gastroenterologist , you need an endoscopy which can show findings of esophagitis and gastritis ,hiatus hernia and he can even test you for H pylori.
For the meantime,you can try over the counter medication like Prilosec .

Question 6

is acid reflux causes by excess acid or lack of acid ?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Reflux is caused when the acidic stomach contents backwash up the swallowing tube. It is common & the equivalent of a super wet burp.It is aggravated by infants pattern of filling up and laying down, where gravity is not available to help keep the feeds down. If it produces symptoms, acid reducers are often used to make the backwash less irritating.

Question 7

can excess acid cause growling noises from small intestine and gas ? i am passing stool everyday, does not appear to be food related

Accepted Answer

Growling noise: Yes excess acid can cause growling stomach and intestinal noises.

Question 8

is it safe to take prilosec otc for bloating and indigestion w/o heartburn feeling? what if it turns out that you didn't have excess acid after all?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A 2 week course of medication to control acid reflux is perfectly safe. .You should see your doctor if your symptoms continue.

Question 9

can excess acid cause more problems than just heartburn? like can it cause dry hair, joint pain, dry skin etc. please help me im only 18!

Accepted Answer

No: Those issues are all unrelated to acid production. Have your thyroid function checked.

Question 10

27. gerd/reflux/lpr or damage caused by excess acid cause feel food going through your esophagus? i also have throat clearing, altered vocal range,

Accepted Answer

GERD: Based on your symptoms, you should be treated with a PPI and see a gastroenterologist for an endoscopic. With your respiratory symptoms, I would be concerned that your reflux involves your lungs. All the best and be reviewed soon.

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How long does the stomach take to empty excess acid from a meal?

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Could i have excess acid ; i experience gurgling in stomach and pain especially at night, burping and farting alot, diarrhoea and a yeast infection?

A member asked:

Usually, stomach lining is protected by mucus . but can certain acidic foods or sitting for long cause excess acid in such a way that it damages the lining in spite of mucus and cause burning? i am talking of stomach burn and not heartburn/reflux.

A member asked:

1. how gastro doctor ensure that we really have an excess acid in stomach? 2. is that true alkaline stomach can cause heart burn? 3. ppi med dang?

A member asked:

I have had severe stomach pain. a lot of excess acid in my throat upper stomach and chest. i've been getting chest pain and pretty frequent back spasms and back pain along with migraines and i'm unable to keep any food down. i have been diagnosed with aci

A member asked:

Is acid reflux causes by excess acid or lack of acid ?

A member asked:

Can excess acid cause growling noises from small intestine and gas ? i am passing stool everyday, does not appear to be food related

A member asked:

Is it safe to take prilosec otc for bloating and indigestion w/o heartburn feeling? what if it turns out that you didn't have excess acid after all?

A member asked:

Can excess acid cause more problems than just heartburn? like can it cause dry hair, joint pain, dry skin etc. please help me im only 18!

A member asked:

27. gerd/reflux/lpr or damage caused by excess acid cause feel food going through your esophagus? i also have throat clearing, altered vocal range,

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