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A member asked:
will stomach acid dissolve a plastic ziplock type pouch? he accidentally swallowed the tiny plastic bag of candy that was meant to decorate a cookie.
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Dr. John Chiu answered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Likely not: The bag is not that easily digested but a small one may well pass through without causing any obstruction. Need to take him to the ER if he starts vomiting and complains of severe abdominal cramps.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
True that beer's good for increasing one's stomach acid levels?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Moseri answered
Addiction Medicine 44 years experience
Alcohol and stomach : Yes !, alcohol can increase acid levels.
5712 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
If I swallowed a very small piece of aluminum, can my stomach acid dissolve it?
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Dr. Jeffrey Crespin answered
Gastroenterology 28 years experience
No: If you look in basic chemistry. Acid does not really dissolve aluminum. It should pass undigested through your gastrointestinal tract.
5674 viewsAnswered Jan 24, 2020
A 48-year-old member asked:
How can one lower stomach acid level?
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
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.
5228 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
I'd really like to know how much stomach acid is in the stomach?
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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered
Internal Medicine 57 years experience
Stomach acid: About 700 ml from a meal. For more info go to http://www.Madsci.Org/posts/archives/2000-01/946931069.Bc.R.Html.
5194 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
How can you tell if you have your stomach acid level is high or low?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
Family Medicine 57 years experience
There is no way you : As a patient yo can not tell and as a primary care physician you can not tell. So if you have symptoms and your doctors feel you need to know the acid level, you have to be tested for that.
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