An old person complained of acute pain in the stomach. Doctor gave gave him a small antacid tablet and he got immediate relief. What actually actually happened?
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The old person was suffering from acute acidity. Antacid tablet contains sodium hydrogen carbonate or Sodium bicarbonate. It reacts with the acid called hydrochloric acid formed because of acidity and neutralizes its effect.
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The person was having pain in the stomach due to the production of excessive acid which causes pain and irritation. As acids and bases nullify each other’s effect an antacid is a mild base which reduces the excessive acid in the stomach and provides relief. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is an example of an antacid.
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The person was having pain in the stomach due to the production of excessive acid which causes pain and irritation. As acids and bases nullify each other’s effect an antacid is a mild base which reduces the excessive acid in the stomach and provides relief. Magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia) is an example of an antacid.
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