Question 1

temp at 99.2f. dull discomfort in lower rt ab. increase stomach acid, nausea. sudden bm that is green with mucous and mushy. ?

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: The combination of right lower abdominal discomfort and fever raises the question of acute appendicitis..I recommend a trip to the emergency room now to get the proper evaluation and testing.

Question 2

what is in stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Stomach acid: Is generally hydrochloric acid with some buffers mixed in.  Additionally there is some mucous present as well.

Question 3

can stomach acid cause diareha?

Accepted Answer

No: stomach acid is a normal secretion of the body, which aids in digesting food. It does not cause diarrhea. Good luck.

Question 4

how can one lower stomach acid level?

Accepted Answer

Drugs and antiacids: If you need an acute drop due to symptoms, then antiacids like maalox or Tums (calcium carbonate) can do the job.  Proton pump inhibitors, some otc and some on prescription can more chronically lower the acidity.  You also can adjust your diet to ingest food that is less likely to cause acidity.

Question 5

what can i do to decrease stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Be healthy: There is little that you can actively do to change the acid production inherently. However, there are things to avoid, such as caffeine, alcohol and heavy meals that include red meats. But diet alone is generally ineffective in treating reflux or ulcers. Medications such as proton pump inhibitors, h2 blockers or sucralfate are standard medical treatments.

Question 6

how to cope with the disease of stomach acid ?

Accepted Answer

Don't cope: You don't have to cope with it. You should see a doctor and get treated for it. Stomach acid not only irritates the esophagus, it can cause severe damage if it's not treated. Schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 7

best and worst foods for too much stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Stomach acids: Worst foods: high fat, chocolate, spicy. Best foods: milk, bland foods.

Question 8

how can i stop my over production of stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Are you having symptoms such as heartburn / acid reflux? Dietary / lifestyle changes can help as well as medications (i.e., zantac, (ranitidine) prilosec, etc).

Question 9

what is the cause/what are the causes of stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

Natural: Your stomach normally produces hydrochloric acid through a proton pump in the parietal cell.

Question 10

can stomach acid production be reduced naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Healthy lifestyle.: Gerd affects over 50% of the us population. Water increases stomach ph by 4 after 1 minute. Avoid overeating, smoking, eating just before strenuous exercise, high fat foods (fried food, cream sauces), spicy foods, acidic foods irritating an inflamed esophagus (oranges, tomatoes), eating less than 3 hours before lying down, being overweight.
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Temp at 99.2f. dull discomfort in lower rt ab. increase stomach acid, nausea. sudden bm that is green with mucous and mushy. ?

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How can one lower stomach acid level?

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Best and worst foods for too much stomach acid?

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