Question

Sometimes indigestion causes pain and irritation in the stomach which subsides when an antacid is taken. Giving reason justify this statement.

Answer 1

Indigestion of food causes pain and irritation in the stomach and this may be due to the acidity in the stomach. That is due to excess acid secretion. This pain can be relived by taking antacid which has bases, which neutralises the excess acid in the stomach. Thereby the pain can be reduced.