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WE USE MILK OF A MAGNESIA DURING ACIDITY GIVE REASON

Answer 1

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What is Acidity? Our stomach contains gastric glands which releases hydrochloric acid which activates the pepsinogen enzyme to become pepsin. Also, it kills the bacteria and germs in the food. But when these acid increases due to indigestion, the acid causes severe pain in stomach.

Why to use Milk of Magnesia? To neutralise the excess amount of acid in our stomach, we use a mild base like Milk of Magnesia which contains Magnesium hydroxide, this neutralises HCl and causes some relief.

We can also use Sodium hydrogen carbonate (Baking soda), which is also an mild edible base and neutralises the acidity in the stomach.

Answer 2

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People use milk of magnesia as a laxative to relieve constipation, and to ease indigestion and heartburn. This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestine..

Extra Info:

What is Milk of Magnesia?..

Milk of magnesia is also known as magnesium hydroxide, which is its chemical name. Milk of magnesia is available to buy over the counter without a prescription.

Uses:

People use milk of magnesia as a laxative to relieve constipation, and to ease indigestion and heartburn. This is because it can reduce the amount of stomach acid while increasing water in the intestines

Magnesium hydroxide works by drawing water from the tissue around the bowel into the gut to ‘flush’ the contents out.

Effects:

People experiencing constipation may report the following symptoms:

• hard, lumpy stools

• bloating

• not feeling fully empty after going to the toilet

• discomfort in the abdominal area

• feeling the need to strain excessively