Most of us won't go through life without the occasional episode of heartburn or acidreflux. And when acid does sting your throat or burn in your chest, you might find yourself wondering just how strong the stuff is.
Anyone who’s taken a high school chemistry class will be familiar with this strong acid. As your teacher probably warned you, putting hydrochloric acid on human skin is bad: It will immediately begin dissolving tissue.University of Washington Medical Center
The reason this acid doesn’t corrode your stomach’s lining is because the stomach also produces a protective layer of bicarbonate and mucous. The former substance is alkaline, which neutralizes acids. Especially harmful are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or, as you’ll commonly see on medication warning labels,While these medications are effective at reducing fevers, inflammation and pain, they also put people at risk for ulcers: painful sores that can form on the lining of the stomach, esophagus or small intestine.Whenever you consume a meal, the concentration of stomach acid decreases, Derleth says.
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