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Achlorhydria

and hypochlorhydria are states where the production of hydrochloric acid in of the stomach is absent or low, respectively. Achlorhydria is commonly a complication of some other disease, such as pylori or , as well as a possible side effect of long-term use of proton pump .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Most of the time none, but may cause and not limited to, epigastric pain, other pain, unintentional weight loss, , , vomiting, , , early satiety

Causes — why it happens

· , pylori , , bypass , , PPI use, gastric cancer, (rarely)

Treatment

·Addressing underlying cause and managing SIBO and nutrient deficiencies

Complications

·Small overgrowth, nutrient deficiencies, (rare), gastric carcinoid tumor (rare)

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