What is Hyperacidity. Give any two examples of an antacid?

The hyperacidity is a condition in which the pH of the stomach reaches a pH <2.5. This happens due to higher secretion of HCl in the stomach which make the stomach more acidic.

The antacid is the remedy for hyperacidity because they are basic which helps to balance the ph of the stomach. Example: milk of magnesia, Sodium bicarbonate.


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