Question

On spicy meal, problems of acidity develops. What is the reason behind this?

Answer 1

When the excess of hydrochloric acid is produced in our stomach which causes indigestion and create pain and irritation. This mainly causes when someone eats too much food at a time or spicy meals,which creates excess hydrochloric acid to digest it.

Answer 2

This is because to digest spicy food, more of the acid present in your stomach is needed. The increase of the acid(HCl or hydrochloric acid) makes a burning sensation in your stomach which is known as acidity. This can be healed by taking in Milk of Magnesia (Mg(OH)2) or slaked lime, which turns the acid into water and common salt.