Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What if you have gastric acid, what cause it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It's natural: Gastric acid is naturally produced by the cells in your stomach. It aids in digesting and also helps to protect as a barrier. Certain stressors and illness can increase production and cause irritation called gastritis leading to inflammation and even ulcers. Consider otc prilosec, if not better, see your physician.
Answered 1/5/2019
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is there a difference between hydrochloric and gastric acid?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What to do if I have gastric problem. my chest has always pain, what's the cause?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What foods should be eaten for patients with gastric acid?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
A two and a half year old swallowing a coin, three days on and still nothing in his pooh, any cause for concern. Otherwise well eating and fine. No corrosive risk from gastric acid. Coin unknown. Thanks?
The reason i want to know if folic acid is the same as iron is because I am going to have gastric bypass.
What is the cause of gastric pain?
Can i take gasec-20 for my gastric acid?
Does gastric biopsy cause problem in future ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
