stomach acid
Gut's corrosive fluid
Stomach acid is the highly acidic digestive fluid produced by glands in the stomach lining, primarily consisting of hydrochloric acid.
It breaks down food, activates digestive enzymes, and kills harmful bacteria.
When stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, it causes heartburn or acid reflux.
The doctor said my stomach acid was damaging my esophagus.
Antacids work by neutralizing stomach acid.
Gastric acid irritation
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- burningCombustion in progress
indigestion · antacids · H2 blockers · dyspepsia · belching · gastroesophageal · hiatal hernia · bloating
Describing HCl solutions
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- pepsinogenInactive digestive enzyme precursor
- gastrinPeptide prompting acid secretion
- mucosaMoist organ lining
chyme · fundus · antrum · pylorus · zymogen · secretion · epithelium · gastric juice
Erosive tissue wound
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- hyperacidityExcessive gastric acid secretion
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
- peptic ulcerErosion in digestive lining
erosion · inflammation · atrophic gastritis · dyspepsia · bleeding · perforation · pain · discomfort
Below neutral pH
- hydrochloricDescribing HCl solutions
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- acidityLow pH condition
pH scale · hydrogen ions · bicarbonate · alkaline · pH level · corrosive · caustic · low pH
Protein that hastens reactions
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- pepticRelating to digestion
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
bolus · duodenum · peristalsis · breakdown · gastrointestinal · bile · pancreas · small intestine
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- GERDChronic digestive disorder
- esophagusFood tube to stomach
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
burning · indigestion · antacids · H2 blockers · dyspepsia · belching · gastroesophageal · hiatal hernia · bloating · nausea
hydrochloric
Describing HCl solutions
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
- pepsinogenInactive digestive enzyme precursor
- gastrinPeptide prompting acid secretion
mucosa · chyme · fundus · antrum · pylorus · zymogen · secretion · epithelium · gastric juice · fasting
ulcer
Erosive tissue wound
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- hyperacidityExcessive gastric acid secretion
- H. pyloriStomach-dwelling spiral bacterium
peptic ulcer · erosion · inflammation · atrophic gastritis · dyspepsia · bleeding · perforation · pain · discomfort
acidic
Below neutral pH
- hydrochloricDescribing HCl solutions
- neutralizeCancel an effect
- bufferProtective intermediate space
acidity · pH scale · hydrogen ions · bicarbonate · alkaline · pH level · corrosive · caustic · low pH
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- pepticRelating to digestion
- absorptionProcess of taking in
nutrients · bolus · duodenum · peristalsis · breakdown · gastrointestinal · bile · pancreas · small intestine · digestive tract
- digestionswallowing, digesting, chewing, digestion, digestive organs
- body secretionssweat, saliva, tears, mucus, sebum
- stomachfundus, pepsinogen, gastric, antrum, pylorus
- stomach problemsstomachache, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis, bellyache
- acidic liquidsvinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, wine, gastric juice
- immunityimmune, immunity, immune system, immune response, immune cells
stomach acidbase
Supporting bottom structure
alkali · alkaline solution · antacid · lye · baking soda
stomach acidantacid
Substance neutralizing stomach sourness
bicarbonate · neutralizer · bile · pancreatic juice · stomach lining