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Achlorhydria
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.
Dr. Jeffrey Ngreviewed this
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Is a type of:Stomach disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Body locations