A person has sour taste in mouth and heart burn.
(a) What is he suffering from?
(b) Why does it happen?
(c) What substance is used as remedy?

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Solution

(a) The person is suffering from acidity.
(b) It happens when there is excess of acid in the stomach. The stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps in digestion of food. When excess of acid is produced it causes acidity.
(c) Lime water with butter having butyric acid cures acidity. Drinking cold milk is also a good remedy for acidity.

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