Question

Nushrat, who is suffering from indigestion due to acidity, should be given orange juice for relief.

Answer 1

Hydrochloric acid, present in our stomach, helps in digestion of the food we eat. The excess secretion of this acid causes indigestion in our stomach. A base neutralises an acid. Therefore, in the case of indigestion, a person should be given something with basic properties such as antacid or milk of magnesia which neutralises the acidity and provides relief. Orange juice is acidic in nature and it should not be given during indigestion.