Question 1

how to make an acidic stomach?

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Stomach acid.: The contents of the stomach are naturally acidic, because the parietal cells in the stomach lining produce hydrochloric acid, which helps to digest food. There is nothing that you need to do to help it along, and it can be harmful to take supplements which contain more acid. Good luck.

Question 2

what are upper stomach symptoms usually a sign of?

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Lots of things.SeeMD: Anything from "upset stomach" to esophagitis or spasm, gallbladder probs, ulcers of stomach or duodenum, pancreatic inflammation, liver probs, spleen or lymph node probs, colon issues, referred pain from pelvic or gyn organs; tumors or cancers of the above; cardiac or other vascular problems problems; kidney problems.  Need to get seen, get a good history and physical exam, appropriate tests done.

Question 3

what medication should i eat if my stomach is acidic.

Accepted Answer

Occasional use of an: Antacidslike maalox, mylanta or Tums might help. Pepcid or zantac (ranitidine) work in a different way to decrease stomach acid. However, if this problem occurs frequently, you should see a gastroenterologist to make sure you don't have an ulcer, or something else serious.

Question 4

sir my stomach always feels that it is acidic in nature. how do i reduce this?

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Take Pepcid (famotidine) AC: The best thing is to get an endoscopy done , there could a infection which can be treated effectively .Avoid soda , alcohol , smoking , citrus fruit , tomato sauce , drink water enough .

Question 5

is the stomach more or less acidic after putting nutrition in it? higher or lower ph?

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Higher: Food buffers the normally very acidic (ph 1-2) stomach. The ph rises and becomes less acidic.

Question 6

what are the signs of stomach bleeding?

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Dark or red stool: Signs of stomach bleeding vary depending on how much bleeding there is and how fast. Stool may be loose and dark black, often called "tar-like", or may be more red, up to bright red for very brisk bleeding. Some people may also vomit red blood or brown, partly digested blood ("coffee grounds" vomit). Suspected blood in stool or vomit should always be promptly evaluated as it can be very dangerous.

Question 7

is there a cure for an overly acidic stomach?

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Of course, that's: ...what acid reducer drugs are for. Can take antacids, H2 blockers, PPI's. See other Health Tap answers regarding medical versus surgical treatment options.

Question 8

is a chronic stomach ach in children be a sign of diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Oh the achin' belly: Most tummy aches in kids are not serious. We do investigate all complaints of abdominal discomfort. Diabetes does not usually present with pain in the stomach area.
Remember good diet and appropriate potty time helps most tummy aches.

Question 9

what is a cure for over acidic stomach? my son is 46 and his stomach is really bad

Accepted Answer

Antacids: Acidity is neutralized by antacids, there are several kinds; short acting and long acting, prescription and over the counter. It is best to get evaluated first especially if acidity is severe as it could be due to ulcers in the gut and treatment is very different. Ask your son to see a doc.

Question 10

please what are the signs of ovulation? does it come with discomfort in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, yes: "mittelschmerz" is a german word used to describe ovulatory mid-cycle stomach pain. Thinning cervical mucous and heightened sexual ardor in mid-cycle are also signs of ovulation.

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