Question

What will you take to get relief from hyperacidity?

Answer 1

$$\bf{Concept-}$$

Hyperacidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an imbalance between the acid-secreting mechanism of the stomach and proximal intestine and the protective mechanisms that ensure their safety.

$$\bf{Explanation-}$$

$$\bullet$$ Milk of magnesia is an alkaline suspension, meaning that it will cause neutralization when it encounters anything acidic.

$$\bullet$$ This is why it makes an excellent antacid, as it neutralizes excess stomach acid (hydrochloric acid, $$HCl$$) when swallowed.