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bicarbonate, when exposed to an acid, releases carbon dioxide and water: NaHCO3 + HCl NaCl + H2O + CO2 (gas) Above 70°C, it gradually decomposes into sodium carbonate, water and carbon dioxide: 2 NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2 It is used as an antacid to treat acid indigestion and heartburn. Sodium bicarbonate is also used to absorb moisture and odours; an open box can…

The upper gastrointestinal tract is composed of five major organs and structures: the oral cavity and salivary glands, pharynx, the esophagus, the stomach, and duodenum. Each of these structures assists in the digestive functions of the body. The oral cavity is where mechanical digestion begins. Salivary glands secrete saliva to create a bolus. The bolus is then swallowed, moving through the pharynx to the stomach. In the stomach the bolus is mixed with digestive enzymes, acid, and mucin…

• Patients with postprandial symptoms are advised to take small frequent meals. Treatment A stepwise approach as indicated below. Mild gastro-oesophageal reflux For immediate symptomatic relief, Antacid gel (with or without alginate) 10-15 ml or 2-3 tablets (chewed) taken 4-6 times a day ½ to 1 hour after meals; may be given for a long time depending upon patients symptoms. If no relief, add (1) and/or (2) as below. Specific therapy 1. Tab. Domperidone…

Diagnostic Reasoning Symptom Assignment Student Name: Kristy Anderson Symptoms: 55 year old male presents to your clinic with and upset stomach and belching past several months. A. Identify the appropriate history questions to be asked of your patient to discriminate critical characteristics about the above presented concern. 1. Can you identify when exactly the upset stomach started? 2. Describe the upset stomach. Describe the pain. On a scale of 1/10 how painful is it? 3. Is the pain constant…

are the sources to cause people infected. Some people don’t show the symptoms of ulcers for years, but they carry this bug. Some never can get ulcers even they have it. Dull feeling and heartburn are the main symptoms of an ulcer. Antibiotics and antacids are the drugs that can use to treat this disease. After the entire treatment, you must re-test in order to make sure of complete clearance of the bug.…

How to beat heartburn effectively Heartburn usually occurs after a meal causing real discomfort. It results in feeling a sour taste that linger as the rear of your throat which results in burning feeling in the chest. Using drugs to treat heartburn like proton pump Inhibitors may have side effects like irritable bowel diseases, pneumonia, vitamin B 12 deficiency, food allergies and even gastric cancer. Thus, try to use any of the following healthy ways for treating heartburn. -Almonds: They are…

Noor Diabi 11AA The life of hydrochloric acid in our stomach Chapter 14 section 1 25/04/2016 Ms. Sara Kassem Sharjah American International School Topic one: Discuss the role of hydrochloric acid in the digestion of foods. Point out how excess acid contributes to the discomfort known as indigestion. Explain how the stomach secretes a mucous layer, which protects it from being damaged by the hydrochloric acid it produced.  Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a clear, liquid. Which is produced in…

The following is a lesson sequence which modified the above experiment to promote inquiry based learning process. The aim of the experiment: Students use the change in the colour of red cabbage indicator to classify substances as either acid or base. Note: This activity may take more than one lessons. On the first lesson, students group, discuss and prepare their experiment. On the second lesson, students will have opportunities to carry out the investigation, then record, process, and evaluate…

2 Topically used products made with aqueous bases or vehicles, nonsterile nasal products, and emulsions, including those applied to mucous membranes. 3 Oral products other than antacids, made with aqueous bases or vehicles. 4 Antacids made with an aqueous base. Table 2: Criteria for Tested Organisms Category Microbes Criteria 1 Bacteria Not less than 1.0 log reduction from the initial calculated count at 7 days, not less than 3.0 log reduction from the…

GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease is most commonly known as “heartburn”. It refers to the back flow of gastric or duodenal contents or both into the esophagus and past the lower esophageal sphincter, without associated belching or vomiting. The reflux of gastric contents causes acute epigastric pain, usually after a meal. Common causes are: food, alcohol, or cigarettes, hiatal hernia, increased abdominal pressure (such as with obesity or pregnancy), medications, nasogastric intubation for…