When it comes to cooling the burning pain of gastritis or an inflamed stomach lining, reducing the amount of acid in the stomach may seem like a good idea. But two new studies with laboratory mice, ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - When it comes to cooling the burning pain of gastritis or an inflamed stomach lining, reducing the amount of acid in the stomach may seem like a good idea. But two new studies with ...

A search for rebound gastric hypersecretion after ingestion of antacids in patients with duodenal ulcer revealed that aluminum-magnesium hydroxide (in a dose of 30 or 60 ml) and sodium bicarbonate (in ...

Acid peptic disorders are the result of distinctive, but overlapping pathogenic mechanisms leading to either excessive acid secretion or diminished mucosal defense. They are common entities present in ...

Researchers have discovered a gene that helps control the secretion of acid in the stomach -- information that could one day aid scientists in creating more efficient treatment options for conditions ...

A shortage of stomach acid can lead to cancer, possibly as a result of bacterial overgrowth and chronic inflammation, a study in mice indicates. Too much stomach acid is a well-studied problem that ...

Certain infections and health conditions can cause your body to produce excess stomach acid. Treatment depends on the cause and may include medication and dietary changes. Your stomach’s job is to ...

Heartburn is characterized by a painful burning sensation that originates from the chest and spreads toward the throat. The main cause of heartburn, or acid reflux, is back flow of stomach acid into ...