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How To Check The Quantity And Severity Of Stomach Acid?

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Question : How do I know if I have too much or too little stomach acid?
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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get a gastroscopy done

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Usually we diagnose hyperacidity with clinical history and examination

You can get a gastroscopy and pH of stomach secretions done to know about the quantity and severity of the acid

Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
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Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

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How To Check The Quantity And Severity Of Stomach Acid?

Brief Answer: Get a gastroscopy done Detailed Answer: Hi Usually we diagnose hyperacidity with clinical history and examination You can get a gastroscopy and pH of stomach secretions done to know about the quantity and severity of the acid Hope this helps Do write back in case of concern