Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria refers to states where the production of gastric acid in the stomach is absent or low, respectively. It is associated with various other medical problems. Usually chronic vomiting causes this. Also seen in hypothyroidism, h pylori infection, stomach cancer, Niacin deficiency.
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