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Antacids
Hello, there! So we know antacids are bases and they neutralize the stomach acidity, but why antacids do not rise the pH above 4? What exactly would happen if our stomach would be neutral? I know about achlohydria and rebound acidity, but I was wondering, is there any other significant...- a_zed24
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- acidity antacids gerd help neutral question stomach
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- Forum: Medical Students (MD)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Why is gastroesophageal reflux disease worse when lying down or bending over? Is it because the LES is even weaker in these positions, and esophageal motility is reduced, leading to more reflux in these postions? Also, since the pain is retrosternal, does that mean its somatic rather than...- Alde8127
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- esophagus gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd reflux
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- Forum: USMLE and COMLEX
